Amendment W912WJ22Q0084-0001.pdf

W912WJ22Q0084

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to update the requirements in the Performance Work Statement.

Closing remain 25 April 2022.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Apr-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ22Q0084

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Apr-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 Items 8 and 15, and returning 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Apr-2022

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE WATER TESTING

HOPKINTON-EVERETT LAKES

MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN

Performance Work Statement

I. General:

1. Scope – The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, and materials necessary to execute both potable water and non-potable (public beach) collection and analyses at Hopkinton Lake and Everett Lake Project Offices and Elm Brook Park within the Merrimack River Basin that meet State and Federal regulations to protect public health as described below. Services include provision of appropriate sampling containers, sample collection, public water system assessments as required by New Hampshire, as well as analysis of water samples.

All work will be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact or their representative.

2. Location – Elm Brook Park is located at 102 Elm Brook Park Road in Hopkinton, New

Hampshire. The Hopkinton Lake Project office is located at 2097 Maple St, Hopkinton, NH.

The Everett Lake Project Office is located at 395 Clough Park Road, Weare, NH,

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Park Ranger, Samantha Schupp (978-318-8735, 603-746-3601 ext. 735, or Samantha.N.Schupp@usace.army.mil).

4. Schedule – The contract period of performance for the base year of this performance work statement shall be Contract Award Date through 31 December 2022. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) option years with the same scope of services. Option Year 1 would have a period of performance from 1 January 2022 through 31 December 2023, and Option Year 2 would have a period of performance from 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2024.

Project areas will be open to the Contractor Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00PM during the recreation season (May through September) and Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM during the remainder of the year. All work must be scheduled and completed during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

No work shall be done on Fridays or weekends or Government holidays unless approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

NOTE: Sample acceptance shall be Monday-Thursday, and occasional Friday and weekends/holidays for retesting as needed.

Service Schedule: The following tables identify the line item number, description, and frequency of services.

Service Schedule: 1 October through 30 September each year.

Line Item # Method Quantity Frequency

1. Total Coliform and E. coli (in potable water) [Private Drinking Water at Hopkinton locations]

SM 9223B; or comparable approved method capable of simultaneous "rapid" (18-hr or less) quantification of Total Coliform and E. coli SM 9223B Quanti-Tray (EPA Approved).

4 Quarterly (January -December)

2. Total Coliform and E. coli (in potable water) [Private Drinking Water at Everett Office]

SM 9223B; or comparable approved method capable of simultaneous "rapid" (18-hr or less) quantification of Total Coliform and E. coli SM 9223B Quanti-Tray (EPA Approved).

4 Quarterly (January -December)

3. Total Coliform and E. coli (in potable water) [Public Drinking Water]

SM 9223B; or comparable approved method capable of simultaneous "rapid" (18 hour or less) quantification of Total Coliform and E. coli SM 9223B Quanti-Tray (EPA Approved).

5 Monthly (May-September)

4. E. coli (At beach)

SM 9222B; or comparable approved method capable of simultaneous detection and enumeration of E. coli in 24-hours or less.

OR

SM 9223B, or comparable approved method capable of simultaneous "rapid" (18 hour or less) quantification of Total Coliform and E. coli SM 9223B

16 Weekly (May - September) *

Quanti-Tray (EPA approved).

5. Nitrate as N (in potable water) [Private Drinking Water and Public Drinking Water]

EPA 353.2, or comparable approved method capable of 0.1 mg/l detection limit. EPA 300.0

IC.

4 Annual

6. Field Support/ Retesting - Total Coliforms and E. coli (Potable water and beaches)

Failure Investigation/Technical Support and retesting

8 As-Needed

*NOTE: Presence/Absence coliform methods are unacceptable.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable Abbreviated APP template is available upon request. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan; at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the Abbreviated APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work.

The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the AAPP and AHA’s, include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the Contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the Prime Contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Public Health Closures:

There may be Local or National events that require closure of the facilities to the public due to public health concerns. Such events may include epidemics, pandemics, or other similar circumstances. Areas affected by these closures would include all public Recreation facilities covered in this Performance Work Statement. Upon notification of the closure from the TPOC, the Contractor will receive a notice of suspension of services from the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will either suspend all services or partially suspend services in accordance with FAR 42.1303 and 52.212-4 and when public health concerns are relaxed the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor that the suspension has been lifted and that the contractor may resume performance of the contract.

7. Flooding – Hopkinton Everett Lakes is primarily a Flood Risk Management Project.

Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

8. Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities - The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. For increases in services, a formal modification will be issued, signed by the Contracting Officer prior to the performance of services. In addition, the TPOC may, on special occasions, decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The quantity of frequencies of individual tasks in the contract are estimated, they are not guaranteed. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notification shall be given to the Contractor in such cases.

9. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-Work Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Work Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

viii. Contractor’s Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures

x. Invoice and payment

10. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

11. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Hopkinton Dam and Everett Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

12. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hopkinton Everett Lakes

2097 Maple Street Hopkinton, New Hampshire 03229

Or emailed to Samantha.N.Schupp@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, and materials necessary to execute both potable water and non-potable (public beach) collection at 2 project locations, containing 1 public well, 3 private wells, and 1 beach, at designated US Army Corps of Engineers owned reservoirs and project offices within Merrimack River Basin. Each location shall be tested at the appropriate intervals that meet State and Federal regulations to protect public health. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions for technical data/information required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and must be accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) – Prior to the start of field work Activity Hazard Analysis – Prior to the start of field work Certifications & Licenses for the Base Year and annually for each Option Year –

Prior to the start of the field work Notification of Coliform Results - The laboratory must notify the Corps of Engineers

Water Quality Technical Point of Contacts, by phone or other approved method, with coliform results as soon as results become available, no later than noon the day following sample collection to meet the State and Federal notification timeframe.

Written Results shall be made within 30 days of sample acceptance. The written submittal shall include the data type, sample location, initials of analyst, reviewer signature, sample date and time, acceptance date and time, analytical method utilized, quantities, unit of measure, contract number, dates of service, and description of work, as applicable and required by State and EPA guidelines.

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

i. EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Engineering

Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

i. Title 36 – Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III – Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. NH RSA 485 Safe Drinking Water Act

d. Other appropriate Federal, State, and Local codes for such an installation.

4. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract).

The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated, and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection –Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

9. Government Resources – The Contractor shall supply their own means of communication (telephone). The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the services. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, electricity, telephone services, or other resources.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

11. Contractor’s Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor’s employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 and all Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on US Army Corps of Engineers property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work.

Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

12. Quality Assurance – The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

13. Inspections-

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property.

Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Technical Point of Contact.

No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

14. Receiving and Storing Materials –The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is place in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

15. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

Part 2 Service Requirements:

1. General: Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to complete laboratory services that provide both potable water and public beach (surface water) analyses at designated us US Army Corps of Engineers owned reservoirs at Hopkinton Lake Project Office, Everett Lake Project Office, and Elm Brook Park. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

2. Laboratory and Technician Requirements:

a. State of New Hampshire potable water accreditation for the specific method/analysis per New Hampshire Safe Water Drinking Act.

b. State of New Hampshire non-potable water accreditation for E. coli.

c. State of New Hampshire certified Public Water System (PWS) operator of a classification sufficient to perform Level 2 Assessments on small transient non-community water systems as may be required by New Hampshire drinking water regulatory agencies.

d. Experienced trained laboratory staff available to perform beach monitoring, including occasional weekends and holidays. Beach monitoring includes beach sample collection and recording field observations common to natural and unnatural water phenomena, including, recognizing the presence of algae and cyanobacteria, common birds and freshwater fish, tracks, feces, and other indicator of water quality.

e. Sample acceptance shall occur Monday-Thursday, and occasionally Friday and weekends/holidays as needed for retesting.

f. Notify the Technical Points of Contact as soon as results become available; for coliform or E. coli results, no later than noon the following day to meet the beach notification timeframe.

3. Service Tasks: All Service and Sample locations are depicted on the attached Informational

Maps.

a. Potable Water Samples: Potable water samples will be collected year-round and hand-delivered to the lab.

i. Laboratory analysis of potable water samples will be performed in accordance with State approved analytical methods.

a) NH DES requires Inspectors to collect three (3) bacteria samples from beaches 100 feet long or longer.

b) Three (3) bacterial samples shall be taken, in at least 3-feet water depth, generally located at the left, center and right areas of the swim-area.

ii. All three (3) Bacterial samples are to be analyzed as soon as is possible.

Maximum sample holding times must be met (6-hr for source samples).

iii. Most Probable Number (MPN) Colony counts must be reported to the Water Quality Program representative and Technical Point of Contact as soon as they become available; no later than noon the day following collection. This reporting time is essential to optimal public safety and allows for timely management of postings, closures and reopening of systems and to meet State reporting requirements (notification must be received before the end of their workday).

a. In order to achieve this, samples must be received by the lab no later than 2:00pm the day sampled as the bacteriological tests take 18-hours plus setup beforehand and reading the results afterwards. State mandated data reporting requirements for all public water systems must be adhered to.

b. Freshwater (E. coli) Water Quality Criteria:

1. 1 sample > 158 counts/100 ml, or

2. 2 samples > 88 counts/100 ml

NOTE: If only one sample exceeds the state standard of 88 counts of E. coli per 100 milliliters (mL) of water by less than 70 counts, the beach is sampled again within 24-hours.

iv. Written reports and invoices will be provided to the Technical Points of Contact within 30 days of sample collection.

v. Bacteriological work must be performed on the premises. Bacteriological work may not be subcontracted. Routine analytes include Total Coliform, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Nitrates and Nitrites.

b. Non-potable Water (Beach) Samples

i. Laboratory analyses of surface waters for E. coli must be performed in accordance with State approved methods.

ii. Bacterial samples are to be analyzed as soon as is possible. Holding times must be met. Samples will come from Elm Brook Park.

iii. Most Probable Number (MPN) Colony counts must be reported to the Technical

Points of Contact as soon as they become available; no later than noon the day following collection. This reporting time is essential to optimal public safety and allows for timely management of postings, closures and reopening of beaches.

a. In order to achieve this, samples must be received by the lab no later than 2:00pm of the day sampled since bacteriological tests take 18-hours plus set-up beforehand and reading results afterwards.

iv. Written reports and invoices will be provided to the Water Quality Program representative and the Technical Point of Contact within 30 days of sample collection.

v. Bacteriological work must be performed on the premises. Bacteriological work may not be subcontracted. Routine Beach monitoring is performed from mid- May through mid-September. Samples are generally collected weekly and hand delivered to the lab. Routine analytes: Escherichia Coli (E. coli) by approved enumeration method.

c. Field Support and Retesting (Public Water Supplies and Beach) Samples

i. Technical support to assist in determining the source of the contamination and help on compliance resolutions.

ii. Resampling must be done within 24-hours of any sample failures.

iii. Laboratory analyses of potable water or surface waters for E. coli must be performed in accordance with State approved methods. All applicable requirements outlined under Potable Water Samples or Non-Potable Water (Beach) Samples will be applied. Bacterial samples are to be analyzed as soon as possible and reported to the Water Quality Program representative and Technical Point of Contact. Retesting shall occur within 24-hours of a failed lab result.

a. Initial retesting must include the “original sample location”, “Source”, “Upstream” and Downstream”. At minimum this requires four (4) samples.

b. Per State regulations, within 30-days after a clean sample, Retesting shall occur at “Source”, “Upstream” and “Downstream”. At minimum this requires three (3) samples.

iv. Comply with all State reporting regulations.

Part 5 Service Locations and Schedule(s) – The Government will provide the Contractor access to the service locations. The services for this contract are located at the following locations:

a. Hopkinton Lake Project Office is located at 2097 Maple St, Hopkinton NH.

i. See Informational Map 1 for Approximate Location.

b. Everett Lake Project Office is located at 395 Clough Park Road, Weare, NH.

i. See Informational Map 2 for approximate Location.

c. Elm Brook Park is located at 102 Elm Brook Park Rd, Hopkinton NH.

i. See Informational Map 1 for Approximate Location.

1. ITEM NO. 1 – Total Coliform and E. coli (Private Drinking Water)

a. Service Areas: Hopkinton Office and Elm Brook Park Ranger Station

i. Private well behind Hopkinton Office

ii. Private well adjacent to “Log Cabin” in Elm Brook Park

b. Sampling Schedule:

i. One (1) Sample Quarterly at each service area

ii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

2. ITEM NO. 2 – Total Coliform and E. coli (Private Drinking Water)

a. Service Areas: Everett Office

i. Private well across the street from Everett Office

b. Sampling Schedule:

i. One (1) Sample Quarterly

ii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

3. ITEM NO. 3 – Total Coliform and E. coli (Public Drinking Water, seasonal)

a. Service Area: Elm Brook Park

i. One (1) well located near Pump House

i. Monthly May through September

ii. Service times between 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

iii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

4. ITEM NO. 4 – E. coli (Beach, seasonal)

a. Service Area: Elm Brook Park

i. One (1) Beach located at Elm Brook Park

ii. Three (3) Samples shall be taken at the Elm Brook Park Beach.

i. Weekly May through September

ii. Service times between 8:00AM to 7:00PM

iii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

NOTE: Suggested Service time before 9:00AM; During periods of heavy visitation, the Contractor may not be able to perform this service requiring a reschedule.

5. ITEM NO. 5 – Nitrate as N (Private Drinking Wells and Public Drinking Water)

a. Service Areas: Hopkinton Office, Everett Office, and Elm Brook Park

i. One (1) private well behind Hopkinton Office

ii. One (1) private well across the street from Everett Office

iii. One (1) private well adjacent to “Log Cabin” in Elm Brook Park

iv. One (1) public water system well located near Pump House

i. One (1) Sample Annually at each service area

ii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

6. ITEM NO. 6 – Field Support/ Retesting – Total Coliform and E. coli (PWS and

Beaches)

a. Service Area: Elm Brook Park

i. One (1) Beach located at Elm Brook Park

ii. One (1) well located near Pump House

a. Sampling Schedule:

i. As-Needed for retesting May through September

ii. Service times between 8:00AM to 7:00PM

iii. Contractor shall coordinate the specific dates and times with the Technical Point of Contact.

NOTE: Suggested Service time before 9:00AM; During periods of heavy visitation, the Contractor may not be able to perform this service requiring a reschedule.

(End of Summary of Changes)