Statement of Work CNNF Water Testing R1.pdf

June 16, 2025

Statement of Work Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Water Testing

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) has nearly 100 active potable drinking water wells required to comply with both the Safe Drinking Water Act (Federal direction enforced by Wisconsin DNR) and Forest Service Directives. They are a mix of Public and Private Drinking Water systems and to comply, hundreds of water quality tests are required for:

Annual Nitrate Sampling for all systems.

Monthly Routine Coliform Sampling for all seasonal systems.

Quarterly Routine Coliform Sampling for all systems open year-round.

Follow Up/Corrective Action Coliform Sampling, as needed.

NOTE: It is not known exactly how many samples will be needed until samples are taken and analyzed.

Therefore, the sample quantities in the Schedule of Items are estimations only and may be exceeded. If it becomes obvious that the estimated quantities will be exceeded, a modification to the contract will be made to allow for more samples to be drawn and analyzed.

Forest Service Sample Collection and Delivery:

The Forest Service will be responsible for collecting and shipping all samples to the designated testing laboratory. This is accomplished usually via UPS Ground. The designated testing laboratory must be located within reasonable proximity from any of the CNNF district offices (Washburn, Hayward, Glidden, Medford, Park Falls, Florence, Eagle River, Laona, Lakewood) to facilitate affordable next day shipping in order to meet the requirements of all testing parameters. Samplers are responsible for ensuring that all samples are shipped within the required holding time, properly packed on ice where necessary (e.g., nitrate samples), and accompanied by complete and accurate documentation.

Sampling Kit Delivery:

Within ten (10) calendar days of contract award, the testing laboratory shall deliver 100 coliform and 100 nitrate sampling kits to the Park Falls District Office. Upon receipt and processing of test samples, the laboratory shall return shipping containers to the sampler along with replacement sampling kits. Additional kits shall be provided as needed to accommodate repeat sampling and to support the continued operation of water systems.

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Lab Analysis and Reporting:

Requirements by category as described below.

1. Certification

Lab must be certified in Wisconsin to test drinking water for Coliform and Nitrate testing.

2. Analysis:

Analyze all viable samples received.

If a sample received is deemed non-viable due to spillage, age, or improper paperwork, notify sampler immediately so the sample may be retaken.

3. Notification and Reporting

If a coliform sample is safe, no immediate notification required.

If a sample is Coliform +/E. coli -, notify the sampler by phone the same day; leaving a voicemail is acceptable.

If a sample is Coliform +/E. coli +, notify the sampler by phone immediately.

o If you do not reach the sampler, leave a voicemail -AND- notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by phone immediately. If you do not reach the COR, leave a voicemail there as well.

If nitrate results exceed set MCL limit, notify COR by phone immediately. Otherwise, no immediate notification is required.

4. Reporting Results Comply with Wisconsin DNR required electronic transmission (timeline and format) for all

Public Water System analysis results.

Produce reports for Private Water Systems including, but not limited to: System Name, Unique Sample Identification Number, Date and Time Collected, Name of Sampler, Location of Sample, and Result (Coliform & E.coli -OR- Nitrate).

Email all results (public and private) to the sampler and the COR within 5 business days of analysis completion.

Note: COR is the same for all systems, sampler is specific to which part of the forest a well is located.