Attachment B: Scope of Work Sample Analysis for Environmental Investigations and General Water Quality Monitoring Introduction DWQ responds to environmental incidents throughout the state of Utah which involve discharges to the waters of the state. In many cases, these incidents require sample collection and immediate analysis to allow DWQ staff to evaluate and determine relative risks to public health and the environment. In addition, DWQ will use the sampling results to determine if a violation of the Utah Water Quality Act has occurred and if enforcement action is warranted.

Because of the time-sensitive nature of these incidents and the potential for legal action resulting from the results these samples must be processed as quickly as possible, and the results must be reliable and defensible.

Additionally, DWQ also has a need for lab analyses related to its monitoring program. There are times where there is a need for certain services or tests that other contracted labs do not offer or are unable to meet certain turnaround times. For these circumstances DWQ needs additional options to obtain lab services to meet these demands.

Much of the sampling that DWQ performs under its monitoring program is to fulfill requirements under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Utah Water Quality Act (Utah Code 19-5) partnering with a lab that provides a range of tests and has a proven track record with its quality control/assurance practices is vital.

DWQ typically collects soil and water samples for analyses such as total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), biological oxygen demand (BOD), metals (total and dissolved), nutrients (total and dissolved), chlorophyll, oil and grease (O&G), total petroleum hydrocarbons-gasoline range organics (TPH-GRO), total petroleum hydrocarbons-gasoline range organics (TPH-DRO), volatiles organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile compounds (SVOCs), coliform bacteria, methylene blue-active substances (MBAS), and perfluorooctanoic acid/ perfluoro octane sulfonic acid (PFOA/PFOS) compounds.

Scope of Work DWQ is seeking a NELAP/ELAP/NELAC certified environmental laboratory to process and analyze soil and water samples using EPA, SM, ASTM, USP, USGS, and AOAC analytical methods. Execution of the tasks listed below will aid in achieving DWQ’s goal through timely analysis and reporting of results.

Task 1: Coordinate with DWQ staff This task requires the laboratory to provide information and direction to DWQ employees regarding sample holding times, costs, analysis times, applicability of analysis, appropriate sample containers, and storage of samples. The laboratory must also provide proper sample containers, in advance, when requested.

Expected Deliverables

· 24-Hour Telephone Number to coordinate sampling during emergency situations.

· Laboratory Price Sheet listing offered analyses, analytical methods, options for rush analyses (with costs), and options for quality control levels (with costs)

· Lists of sample parameters and holding times, and proper sample containers.

Task 2: Receive and Process Samples This task requires the laboratory to coordinate closely with DWQ staff and be available to receive and process samples for analysis whenever requested.

Expected Deliverables

· Accept environmental samples after-hours and on weekends, if requested.

Task 3: Analyze Samples and Compile Results This task requires the laboratory to process the samples according to established EPA protocols and methods and compile the results within same-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or standard turnaround times, as determined necessary by DWQ.

Expected Deliverables

· Analyze samples within the requested turnaround times.

Task 4: Prepare and Submit Reports This task requires the laboratory to tabulate and report the sampling results to DWQ within the required turnaround time.

Expected Deliverables

· Laboratory results tabulated and reported in electronic deliverable formats.

Supporting Materials All relevant laboratory certifications (such as from the US EPA and professional or trade organization certifications), quality assurance manual or plan, and access to method-specific SOPs.

Project Deliverables The primary anticipated deliverables for this contract will be the final electronic data deliverables (EDDs) received within the required turnaround time. The required turnaround time will be communicated during sample delivery to the lab and on the chain-of-custody form.

All final products generated by the contractor will be transmitted to DWQ in a mutually agreed-upon format prior to the expiration of the contract.

Project Timeline DWQ intends to award a 5-year contract for services for sample analysis and reporting for environmental investigations and general water quality monitoring.

Proposal Requirements Responses are limited to 10 pages and must include the following elements:

· Certifications/Accreditations

· A description of successfully completed projects relevant to this scope of work.

· A table of proposed team members that summarizes title/position with the company, qualifications and experience

· A description of project roles for the proposed team members including project management, analytical tasks, technical editing, etc.

· A description of how the work will be performed to achieve the scope of work.

· A list of contact information, including telephone number, and email address for emergency situations.

Evaluation Criteria Responses will be evaluated based on the following criteria.

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