POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE WATER TESTING FOR SHENANDO
ID: 140P4226Q0003Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SERVICES MABO (43000)BOSTON, MA, 02108, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking proposals for potable and non-potable water testing services at Shenandoah National Park in Luray, Virginia. The contract requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, and labor to conduct water testing in compliance with the Virginia Department of Health regulations, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and approved standard methods. This testing is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of water resources within the park, which is vital for both environmental health and visitor safety. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals electronically, with the contract encompassing a base year and four option years, and inquiries can be directed to Deborah Coles at Debbie_Coles@nps.gov or by phone at 540-677-0325.

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    The provided document is a bid sheet outlining various water quality tests and their associated costs under different options. It details the number and cost for tests such as Presence Absence, Total Coliform, Nitrate-Nitrite, Volatile Organics, Inorganics, Metals, Cyanide, Haloacetic Acids, Trihalomethanes, Lead and Copper, Ammonia-N, Copper, Hardness, Oil & Grease, Sludge 1, Sludge 2, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand. The sheet presents a 'Base' option and four additional 'Option' columns, each indicating the 'Number' of tests and their corresponding 'Cost.' The document appears to be a component of a government RFP or grant, allowing bidders to itemize costs for environmental or public health-related water testing services. It ensures clarity in pricing for essential water quality assessments.
    The National Park Service (NPS) at Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) is seeking proposals for potable and non-potable water regulatory testing services. The contract requires furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor for testing in accordance with Virginia Department of Health/Office of Drinking Water, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 40 CFR 136, and Division of Consolidated Laboratories (DCLS) approved standard methods. Laboratories must be DCLS-certified through the Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (VELAP) for all analytes covered. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with specific estimated quantities for various water tests. The contractor will be responsible for supplying sample containers and chain of custody forms, and either picking up samples from SHEN Headquarters or having park staff deliver them if the lab is within a 50-mile radius. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation also includes various FAR and DIAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and specific requirements.
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) from Shenandoah National Park seeks a contractor for potable and non-potable water regulatory testing. The scope of work includes furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor for testing in accordance with Virginia Department of Health/Office of Drinking Water, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 40 CFR 136, and DCLS-approved methods. The chosen laboratory must be VELAP-certified for all analytes and follow VDH guidance for electronic reporting. Park staff will collect samples, and the contractor will supply chain of custody forms. The contractor's facility must be within a 50-mile radius of the park, or the contractor must arrange sample pickup from Shenandoah National Park Headquarters in Luray, VA. Samples are to be accepted Monday through Thursday, with pickups between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday. The contract has a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Test results, including specific details like location, date, time, and VELAP certification number, must be emailed within five business days to park operators and Tina Touchstone, Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor. Payment requests will be submitted monthly via the US Treasury Internet Payment Portal. The RFP details estimated quantities for various potable and non-potable water tests across the base and option years, including specific analytes for Sludge 1 and Sludge 2 testing.
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4333, Revision No. 32, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Madison, Page, and Shenandoah Counties, Virginia. It details hourly rates for various occupations across numerous categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. Key provisions include Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions apply to computer employees (exemptions for professionals) and air traffic controllers/weather observers (night and Sunday pay differentials). Hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%) are specified for work with ordnance and explosives. The document also details uniform allowance requirements and the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing proper classification and wage determination according to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors are also referenced.
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