Specifications include, but are not limited to: Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield Campus currently obtains temporary water plant operator coverage from Joe Hunt & Associates. The University employs one person to operate the water plant and needs to obtain temporary coverage when the employee is out of the office. The University employee has requested additional time off through June 30, 2024, and the services to be provided by Joe Hunt & Associates will exceed the bid threshold. Providing temporary water plant operator coverage is a specialized service that requires knowledge of the University water plant equipment and setup. There is not sufficient time to familiarize a new operator with the equipment and setup prior to the necessary coverage. As a result of the time investment necessary to acclimate an operator with the equipment and setup, Joe Hunt & Associates is the only contractor who can supply the temporary water plant operator coverage for the upcoming necessary coverage.