Monitoring of three (3) public drinking water wells to maintain compliance with DEP regulations… and 2 more items

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded a contract to Advanced Environmental Lab (certification number E82001) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $13,679.48. The contract encompasses drinking water quality monitoring services for public wells located within an Alachua County park facility, including a campground, recreation area, and visitor center. Services are designed to maintain compliance with Department of Environmental Protection regulations and Alachua County Health Department coliform level standards.

The contract deliverables consist of three distinct testing regimens. The primary component involves twice-weekly monitoring of three public drinking water wells using Total Coliforms Method SM 9223 B, with monthly reporting at a rate of $930.79 per month ($11,169.48 annually). The second component requires quarterly sampling of eight wells throughout the park for total coliform bacteria analysis at a cost of $1,712.00 annually. The third component mandates annual nitrate and nitrite testing of all eight wells using EPA Methods 300.0 for $798.00. All analytical work will be performed by Advanced Environmental Lab, the certified laboratory designated under the contract.