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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 5

06/04/20250001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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Amendment 0001 - To extend SOL due date to 11JUL2025 1700 CT and to post question and answer doc to SAM.gov. GMNF Drinking Water Samples & Analysis Contract.

Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 12/31/2025

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DAVID R. MITCHELL

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

12444325Q0032 - GMF Drinking Water Samples & Analysis Contract Questions and Answers 01JUL2025

1. We intend to partner with a local certified lab, as our company is not based in VT. Could you please advise if this arrangement is acceptable, or if the prime contractor must be a lab certified in Vermont to test drinking water?

a) Per the statement of work:

Lab Analysis and Reporting: Requirements by category as described below and in accordance with the Vermont Water Supply Rule.

1. Certification

• Lab must be certified in Vermont to test drinking water.

Labs certified for drinking water analysis as of 13MAR2025 can be found on Attachment 4 - Vermont Department of Health Lab Listing.

So, to answer your question, the testing laboratory must be certified for drinking water analysis by the Vermont Department of Health. The prime contractor does not need to be the laboratory. The prime contractor would be the one responsible for receiving the samples from the Forest Service and taking them to a certified laboratory for testing, then reporting the results.

2. I’m seeking clarification regarding the turn-around time for the analyses highlighted below.

Specifically, I’d like to confirm whether there is a required time frame between sample collection and reporting of results.

• Total Coliform / E. coli (routine)

• Nitrate (annual)

• PFAS

• Lead, Copper, VOCs, HAA5, THMs

To ensure our laboratory has the capacity to support this project, could you please confirm the following:

• Is there a specified turn-around time from when samples are collected to when the analysis must be reported?

• Or, is the only requirement related to the time from when the analysis is completed to when it is reported?

a) The turn-around time is related the time to complete the analysis and report the result to the Vermont Water Supply Rule.

3. To help us assess our laboratory’s capacity and ensure compliance with the Vermont Water Supply Rule, could you please confirm the required turn-around time—from sample collection to reporting—for each of the following tests?

• Total Coliform / E. coli (routine)

• Nitrate (annual)

• PFAS

• Lead

• Copper

• VOCs

• HAA5

• THMs

a) Water Supply Rule PG. 61 https://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/documents/WSR%2024%20Feb%202024%20Re v.pdf

9.1 Reporting

https://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/documents/WSR%2024%20Feb%202024%20Rev.pdf https://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/documents/WSR%2024%20Feb%202024%20Rev.pdf

12444325Q0032 - GMF Drinking Water Samples & Analysis Contract Questions and Answers 24JUN2025

9.1.1 Except where a shorter period is specified in 40 CFR, Part 141 Subpart D, the water supplier shall report to the Secretary the results of any test measurement or analysis required by 40 CFR Part 141 or Section 6.18 within the first ten days following the month in which the result is received or the first ten days following the end of the required monitoring period as stipulated by the Secretary, whichever is shortest. Reporting shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable sections of 40 CFR, Part 141, Subpart D, Reporting and Record Keeping requirements. Additional reporting is required by Subsection 9.1.2 of this subchapter, below.

4. Regarding the solicitation 12444325Q003 GMF Drinking Water Samples & Analysis, the pricing sheet in the option years includes Swim Test Sample Analysis and Reporting, can we get clarification on what this test is about.

a) The swim test is an E. coli count for swimming in recreational water. This is recommended by the VT Department of Health. Info is on Attachment 7 - env-rw-swim-water-testing-faq

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www.HealthVermont.gov 802-863-7200

Swim Water Testing June 2024

Do you know the quality of the water at your favorite swimming area? Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams may contain disease-causing microorganisms.

Swimming in these waters may result in health effects such as minor skin rashes, sore throats, diarrhea or more serious problems.

Children tend to spend more time in the water than adults. They are also more likely to accidentally swallow water when swimming and, for this reason, they are more likely than adults to get sick. However, infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of becoming seriously ill.

What is swimming water tested for?

Water in ponds, lakes and rivers is tested for Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, to determine whether it is suitable for swimming.

E. coli is a bacterium that comes from human or animal wastes. Its presence in water means that other disease-causing microorganisms may be present as well.

When should water samples be taken?

Water samples should be taken at the peak times and at the most popular locations for swimming – in other words, where and when the people are. Once the sample is taken, deliver or mail it to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Testing should be done within 30 hours after the sample is collected, so if you mail the sample, use first class or overnight delivery. Because conditions can change quickly, testing early in the week leaves time to take follow-up samples in the same week if first results show high levels of bacteria not suitable for swimming.

The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory swimming water test kit is called ‘Kit SW’ and costs $15. This includes bottle, instructions, paperwork, insulated container and the cost of analysis. Drop samples off in person:

• At the Lab: 359 South Park Drive, Colchester, Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• At an Office of Local Health: Monday – Thursday except state holidays and the day before a state holiday. Offices participate in the Drinking Water Drop-Off program where couriers bring samples to the Lab for free. Find locations at www.HealthVermont.gov/lab/forms.

Test results for samples submitted to the Health Department Laboratory on a Friday will normally not be available until the following Monday, unless special arrangements are made.

https://www.healthvermont.gov/lab/drinking-water-testing/drinking-water-sample-drop-information#DropOffPrgm https://www.healthvermont.gov/lab/drinking-water-testing/drinking-water-sample-drop-information#DropOffPrgm http://www.healthvermont.gov/lab/forms www.HealthVermont.gov 802-863-7200

Swim Water Testing June 2024

Where should samples be taken?

Water samples should be taken in an area where the water is at least three feet deep. The sample should be taken one foot below the water surface. Detailed sampling instructions are included with the test kit.

How often should water be tested?

The Health Department recommends that swimming water at town beaches and other public recreational areas be tested at least once a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Additional testing may be warranted after periods of heavy rain when swimming areas are more likely to be flooded by runoff. People who have a pond or private swimming area on their own property should test for water quality periodically throughout the summer months.

What does the E. Coli test result mean?

E. coli in water is measured as the number of bacteria found in 100 milliliters (mL) of water. In Vermont, water is considered suitable for swimming when the test result at a public swimming area is 235 E. Coli/100mL or less. A result greater than 235 E. Coli/100mL means that the water is not considered suitable for swimming.

When should the swimming area be closed?

If the test result is greater than 235 E. coli/100mL (unsuitable), the Health Department recommends that the swimming area be closed and posted immediately. The beach area should stay closed, and not reopen until a follow-up test result confirms that the E. coli level has decreased to 235 E. coli/100 mL or less (suitable).

How can I order test kits?

Order a ‘Kit SW’ from the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory by phone at 802-338-4724 or 800-660-9997 (within Vermont) or online through the Lab webstore at www.HealthVermont.gov/lab/forms.

Where can I get more information?

For your town: Contact your town health officer with questions about your town’s public swimming area testing protocols or results. You can ask your town clerk for your town health officer’s contact information, or use the town health officer search tool at the Health Department’s website: HealthVermont.gov/find-your-tho

About recreational water quality: Visit the Vermont Department of Health website at www.HealthVermont.gov/environment/recreational-water and the Environmental Protection Agency website at www.epa.gov/beaches.

http://www.healthvermont.gov/lab/forms https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/town-health-officers/find-your-town-health-officer http://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/recreational-water https://www.epa.gov/beaches