GRTE Groundwater Monitoring 2021 - SOW Revised_0001.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK REVISED

Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting 2021

Grand Teton National Park

I. Background

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WY DEQ) requires annual groundwater sampling of monitor wells in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE) and the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway (JODR). This includes a Spring sample with analysis and a Fall sample and analysis. The purpose of the monitoring is to assess selected chemical and physical parameters of the groundwater surrounding wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with permit requirements.

II. Scope

The contractor shall perform groundwater monitoring in GRTE and JODR for the purpose of meeting the WY DEQ requirements. Sampling is required in the Spring and the Fall depending on the specific requirements for each well.

The contractor shall assure that all testing parameters are tested and recorded for each well according to the standards specified.

Contractor shall complete the State of Wyoming Class V (5E4) Package Plant Treatment (Ground Monitoring) Department of Environmental Quality Reporting Form for Class Injection Wells (otherwise known as GEMS (Graduated Environmental Management System) Reports) found here:

http://gem.wqd.apps.deq.wyoming.gov/

The contractor shall provide their proposed methodology, quality control/assurance plan, and past experience with similar work with their bid proposal. Also provide unit costs for sampling and/or analysis for additional wells.

This is a fixed price contract. As such, the contractor’s travel expenses, and all other expenses associated with this project will not be reimbursed. An RV site may be made available for the contractor.

III. Objectives

The objective of this work is to assure that Section I requirements of all WYDEQ permits for GRTE and JODR wastewater systems are met. Permits are available on WYDEQ website and from the Contracting Officer at Grand Teton NP headquarters in Moose, WY.

IV. Tasks (Bid Items)

1. Annual Groundwater Monitoring

a. Collect water quality information for spring sampling during the month of May to characterize water quality at the locations potentially impacted by sewage disposal as indicated in Table 1 of Attachment 1. During the month of May there are 24 wells from which water quality information is to be collected in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE).

The contractor shall collect water quality information from each well according to the standards for collection and testing of samples indicated in Attachment 2. May is the preferred month for this sampling event, but June can be utilized if needed.

http://gem.wqd.apps.deq.wyoming.gov/

b. Collect water quality information for fall sampling during the month of September to characterize water quality at the locations potentially impacted by sewage disposal as indicated in Table 1 of Attachment 1 below. During the month of September, there are 35 wells from which water quality information is to be collected in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE) and John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway (JODR). The contractor shall collect water quality information from each well according to the standards for collection and testing of samples indicated in Attachment 2.

c. Contractor shall provide a health and safety plan.

d. Contractor shall entry data into GEM for all wells on GEM database. A login will be provided for GEM. Sample GEM report attached. See Attachment 3.

e. Contractor shall submit a written report. See VI.3.a.i.

2. Colter Bay Landfill Groundwater Monitoring – biennial (every other year) starting option year 1

a. Collect water quality information for fall sampling during the month of September to characterize water quality at the Colter Bay Landfill site as indicated in Table 2 of Attachment 1 below. During the month of September, there are 7 wells from which water quality information is to be collected at the Colter Bay Landfill (aka Colter Bay Pit). Samples will be analyzed for WYDEQ Appendix A volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Target Analyte List (TAL) Metals, and water chemistry parameters, including ammonia, nitrate as N, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total cyanide, chloride, fluoride, sulfate, total organic carbon (TOC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and bicarbonate/carbonate alkalinity as CaCO3.

b. Contractor shall provide a health and safety plan and a work plan/ sampling and analysis plan. The contractor shall collect and dispose of all purge water produced during sampling off-site at a permitted facility. The work plan/ sampling and analysis plan will include:

i. Analytical Laboratory

ii. Data Quality Objectives

iii. Sample Designations

iv. Laboratory and field QA/QC sample identification and quantity

v. Sample collection, handling, and management

vi. Chain-of-Custody Procedures

vii. Analytical Methods

viii. Identification of analytical Reporting Limits, Method Detection Limits, Practical Quantitation Limits for each method and chemical

ix. Investigation-derived Waste (IDW) Management, Characterization and Disposal

x. Data Reduction, verification, and reporting

c. Contractor shall perform a statistical analysis on groundwater data in accordance with

Chapter 2 of the Wyoming Department of Groundwater Quality (WYDEQ) Solid Waste Rules. All previous reports will be provided, which includes all past groundwater quality data and statistical analyses.

d. Contractor shall submit a technical report. See VI.3.a.ii.

3. Sampling and testing of a well associated with Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring that is not currently in the contract when already mobilized to GRTE.

a. The cost line for this Task (Bid Item) in the price schedule is for comparison only and will be used as the basis for an amendment if/when more wells are added to the contract.

4. Sampling and testing of a well associated with Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring that is not currently in the contract when not already mobilized to GRTE.

a. The cost line for this Task (Bid Item) in the price schedule is for comparison only and will be used as the basis for an amendment if/when more wells are added to the contract.

V. Notes

1. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 5 workdays of receipt of lab results of any sample that lab analysis indicates exceedance of permit.

2. The contractor should be prepared to add additional sampling and/or analysis to the scope of work and to delete same throughout the length of the contract.

3. Provide a quality assurance/quality control component to ensure accurate data is being collected.

Contractor shall utilize a trip blank of distilled water for quality control as required by lab selected by contractor. All required analyses shall be conducted in compliance with Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations, Chapter 8, Section 7.

4. Contractor shall minimize the spread of noxious weeds and assure that all vehicles are clean and free of mud or dirt prior to entry into the Park.

5. All tasks shall be completed in a safe and effective manner. Prior to start of work, all contractor personnel are required to be briefed on and follow GRTE safety policies as well as how to do business in the Park. These policies include carrying bear spray on their person at all times to all sites and proper storage or disposal of food, food items, and trash. The contractor will be given a wildlife briefing by park staff before work can begin.

6. The sampling method prepared by the contractor shall be designed and performed to prevent contamination of groundwater and assure protection of monitor wells.

a. Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Sampling: Purge a minimum of 1x well-volume with a target of 3x well volume to prevent cross-contamination between samples and wells. Rinse pump and tubing using Clorox solution.

b. Task 2 – Colter Bay Landfill Groundwater Monitoring: See WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DIVISION SOLID

WASTE GUIDELINE #15 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROCEDURES

7. Sampling methodology: A submerged pump is used for sampling most of the time, but a manual bailer is needed in the following cases: where there was less than 18-inches of water in wells, where wells are only accessible by walking in equipment, or where the water level was greater than 100 feet below surface. Contractor shall be prepared for necessitating both methods. The minimum well casing size is 2”.

http://deq.wyoming.gov/media/attachments/Solid%20%26%20Hazardous%20Waste/Solid%20Waste/Guidance%20%26%20Standards/SHWD_Solid-Waste_Guidelines-15-Groundwater-Sampling-Procedures_1995-1025_aRcNC2V.pdf http://deq.wyoming.gov/media/attachments/Solid%20%26%20Hazardous%20Waste/Solid%20Waste/Guidance%20%26%20Standards/SHWD_Solid-Waste_Guidelines-15-Groundwater-Sampling-Procedures_1995-1025_aRcNC2V.pdf http://deq.wyoming.gov/media/attachments/Solid%20%26%20Hazardous%20Waste/Solid%20Waste/Guidance%20%26%20Standards/SHWD_Solid-Waste_Guidelines-15-Groundwater-Sampling-Procedures_1995-1025_aRcNC2V.pdf

8. Water levels fluctuate based on the year and time of year. See attached reports for what to expect for potential water levels.

9. Energy Laboratories is the park’s preferred laboratory, but an approved equal can be used.

10. The most recent reports for Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring and Task 2 – Colter Bay

Landfill Groundwater Monitoring are included as Attachments 5 and 6, respectively.

11. All wells are accessible by vehicle or by short walk from vehicle. See Attachment 4.

VI. Delivery

1. The contractor shall provide a schedule for the work to be completed within 10 days of award.

2. The contractor shall provide the following deliverables to GRTE upon completion of testing.

a. Report –

i. For Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring: The contractor shall provide an NPS summary report of sampling and analysis within 20 calendar days of completed sampling in the Spring and the Fall. Table format is acceptable. The contractor shall include in the written report a statement of purpose, a contract copy, a description of the testing methods, quality control/quality assurance methods used, and the test results. Problems (e.g., inaccessible wells) encountered while testing and recommendations for how to resolve them shall also be addressed. In cases where the permit limit or UCL is exceeded, the contractor shall notify GRTE immediately.

The contractor may include any other information he considers relevant. The contractor shall submit the report to the Park in electronic (PDF) format for review.

Upon acceptance and integration of park comments into the document, the contractor shall provide the final report to the park electronically (PDF). The contractor shall provide a single report for spring and fall sampling within 20 working days after the contractor receives all data from the labs. GRTE will be permitted 10 working days for review. After completion of Park review, the contractor shall have 10 working days to complete the final submission. The final copy of each report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative. The report for Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring will include the following:

• Summary

• Statement of Purpose

• Test Methods and Quality Control

• Problems Encountered & Proposed Resolutions

• Results

• Appendix A – Sample results summary tables

• Appendix B – Laboratory Reports

• other sections as needed

ii. For Task 2 – Colter Bay Landfill Groundwater Monitoring: Individual Groundwater Monitoring Reports shall be the final documents that incorporate information from the field efforts. Draft and final reports will be prepared, with the final reports addressing NPS comments, if any. The report for Task 2 – Colter Bay Landfill Groundwater Monitoring will include the following:

• Executive Summary

• Introduction

• Site Description

• Site Investigation Procedures

• Deviations from Work Plan, if any

• Site Maps/Sampling Locations/Ground Water Elevations/Groundwater

Contours

• Presentation and Evaluation of Data (including data table(s))

• Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Data

• Risk Screening against current EPA MCLs, EPA Regional Screening Levels for Tap Water, and state-specific water quality criteria, if available

• References

• Photographs (if used), laboratory reports, IDW disposal documentation, and other supporting information shall be included as appendices/attachments.

b. Testing Results – Copies of the actual test results provided by the testing laboratory shall be included with the reports.

c. Data – The contractor shall accumulate all acquired data in spreadsheet format. The contractor shall provide the data to the Park along with the submission of the reports noted in item 3.a. above.

d. For Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring: GEMS Database Submission – The contractor shall upload final sampling and analysis information semi-annually (on dates determined by the GEMS database system) into the WYDEQ GEMS database. Prior to uploading any samples exceeding the permit limit, the contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to determine if a re-sample will be collected and analyzed. Contractor shall not complete the final ‘Submit’ step for each site in GEMS, as this step is the responsibility of the NPS.

VII. Government-Furnished Property

No government furnished property will be provided for the completion of this work.

VIII. Security

A GRTE employee may accompany the contractor to all monitoring well sites and provide access to the wells. At a minimum, keys will be signed out to the contractor for access to the wells.

IX. Place of Performance

The work of this contract will be performed in various locations throughout GRTE and JODR. The individual well locations are indicated in the map provided in Attachment 4.

X. Period of Performance

The period of performance for this work is between May 1 and November 30 annually. (Note that May is the preferred month for the spring sampling event, but June can be utilized if needed.)

This contract is for a single year performance period with options to be exercised at the end of each calendar year for an additional single year performance period. No more than five performance periods will be awarded under this contract.

XI. Attachments

Attachment 1: Statement of Work (Original-see attachment 7)

Attachment 2: Groundwater Well Data and Minimum Sampling Schedules (all known/ relevant well data)

Attachment 3: Groundwater Well Parameters for Task 1 – Annual Groundwater Monitoring

Attachment 4: Sample GEM Report

Attachment 5: Well Locations

Attachment 6: Wage Determination

Attachment 7: Revised Statement of Work

Attachment 8: Questions (asked/answered)

Attachment 9: Groundwater Well Coordinates

Attachment 10: Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report 2020

Attachment 11: Colter Bay Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Report 2020

Additional reports from previous years will be provided as needed.

Other submittals from the previous contract will not be provided.