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Town issues IFB for Desert Hills/Cave Creek systems; staff warns of operational strain
Summary
An invitation for bids (IFB) has been released for the Desert Hills/Cave Creek systems (closing Sept. 10); staff said the procurement has been lengthy, is causing operational strain and turnover, and appraisal thresholds may trigger statutory voter review if asset values exceed certain limits.
Town staff announced that an Invitation for Bids for the Desert Hills/Cave Creek systems is out and closes on September 10. Staff said they released appendices and planned pre‑bid site tours in early August; experts and a consulting firm will review bids and appraise system value, which determines whether statutory thresholds require voter involvement if an asset sale is contemplated.
The agency official told the committee the IFB process has been resource‑intensive and contributed to staff departures: "we've lost over 6, 6 staff members since December because of this," and that the town is working to complete evaluation and present findings to council. The committee was advised that appraisals could change legal triggers and that staff will continue to brief the committee as bids are evaluated and any addenda are issued.
Committee members requested regular updates and emphasized the need to preserve institutional knowledge during the procurement process. Staff said they would provide timeline updates and planned public information on bid documents available through the town website.
