B533--Potable Water Testing

This federal government procurement document is a detailed Bid Schedule or Price Schedule for a construction, rehabilitation, or facility maintenance project. The document is structured as an itemized unit price schedule, listing numerical pay items, descriptions, estimated quantities, units of measure, and calculated totals. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering major civil and site preparation tasks. Key components of the project include mobilization, extensive soil erosion and sediment control measures (such as silt barriers, turbidity curtains, and inlet protection), clearing and grubbing, excavation, and grading. Additionally, the schedule details significant drainage and utility infrastructure tasks, including the installation of concrete and plastic pipes, manholes, inlets, and outfall structures. Roadway and surface improvements are also specified, featuring subbase preparation, asphalt concrete paving, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and comprehensive traffic control and pavement markings. The document serves as the formal template for contractors to submit structured, line-item pricing for each phase of the proposed physical improvements.

This document is a standardized Past Performance Questionnaire used in government procurement to evaluate a contractor's historical performance. It requires the reviewing evaluator to provide details on the contractor's identity, the scope and complexity of the services performed, whether they acted as a prime contractor, and the specific performance dates and total contract value. It also collects organizational addresses, contract or task order numbers, and contact information for the verifying reference. Evaluators must rate the contractor's overall performance as Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory, providing detailed written justification for any rating other than satisfactory. The form concludes with a mandatory verification section requiring a signature, title, and date to certify the accuracy of the evaluation.

This government document is a structured registry and capability matrix of water and environmental testing laboratories located within Utah, as well as select out-of-state facilities. It outlines each laboratory's certification status, contact details, geographical coordinates, and analytical testing capabilities for a wide range of chemical contaminants, radiological agents, and biological pathogens. Key details tracked in the document include: - **Certification Status:** Identifies whether laboratories are CMDP (Compliance Monitoring Data Portal) certified, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) certified, or currently uncertified, alongside their EPA and State ID codes. - **Testing Capabilities:** Maps each facility's ability to test for specific organic and inorganic compounds, heavy metals (such as Lead, Copper, and Arsenic), microbiological indicators (like E. Coli and Giardia), and radiological markers (including Gross Alpha and Gross Beta). - **In-State vs. Out-of-State Facilities:** Features local Utah municipal, county, and health department laboratories—such as Chemtech-Ford, Inc. and the Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL)—alongside national, out-of-state commercial entities like Eurofins and ALS Environmental. This dataset serves as a critical reference for federal, state, and local agencies to identify qualified laboratory partners capable of performing regulatory compliance monitoring and specialized environmental testing.

This document is a site map layout of a government facility campus, likely a Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center or military installation, showing various buildings, parking lots, and roadways. The map details numbered structures (such as Buildings 1, 2, 8, 45, 50, and 90) and designated parking areas, including restricted parking for specific building employees, a nursing home, a bakery, and a patient RV lot. Key roadways depicted include Foothill Drive, Valdez Drive, Mario Capecchi Drive, Bennion Boulevard, Wahlen Way, Kisters Street, and Wakara Way, with Red Butte Creek running through the eastern portion of the property. This site map serves as a geographical reference for facility management, construction planning, or solicitation site visits.

This document outlines the regulatory protocols and response procedures for public water systems in Utah following positive coliform or E. coli test results. It details compliance requirements under the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and the Groundwater Rule (GWR), administered by the Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and Local Health Departments (LHD). When a routine sample tests positive for total coliform (TC+), water systems must collect three repeat (RP) samples and triggered source (TG) water samples within 24 hours. Under the RTCR, if repeat samples are E. coli positive (EC+), systems must immediately issue a "Boil Order" Tier 1 Public Notice and undergo a Level 2 Site Assessment. If repeat samples are coliform positive, systems must complete a Level 1 Site Assessment. Under the GWR, an EC+ triggered source sample requires collecting five confirmation samples and implementing corrective actions. The document also defines the criteria for Level 1 and Level 2 Site Assessments and establishes public notification tiers. Tier 1 notices require immediate 24-hour public notification for critical hazards, while Tier 2 notices address treatment technique violations, such as failing to submit a Level 1 Assessment within 30 days. This guide serves as a critical regulatory compliance resource for municipal water operators and state environmental health contractors.

This document is the "Quick Guide to Drinking Water Sample Collection" (Second Edition, Update, September 2016) issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. It serves as a technical reference guide for trained field personnel and environmental contractors collecting chemistry and biological samples for drinking water analysis. The guide outlines general sampling protocols, including the preparation of a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), safety precautions for handling hazardous chemical preservatives (such as nitric, sulfuric, and hydrochloric acids), and proper faucet selection and flushing techniques. It highlights specific sampling requirements for compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule, detailing "first-flush" collection procedures and lead service line profiling. Additionally, the document provides detailed, analyte-specific instructions for various drinking water contaminants, including: - **Biological Contaminants:** Total coliforms, E. coli, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium. - **Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs):** Asbestos, cyanide, common metals, and unpreserved/preserved nutrients and anions. - **Organic Compounds:** Synthetic Organic Compounds (SOCs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5s). - **Other Parameters:** Radionuclides, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and on-site colorimetric analysis for disinfectant residuals. Each section specifies the required sample containers (plastic or glass), preservation methods (thermal and chemical), maximum holding times, and step-by-step collection procedures to maintain sample integrity and ensure regulatory compliance.

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Potable Water Testing services at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. Its primary purpose is to define the evaluation methods and performance standards used to monitor the contractor's work under the Statement of Work (SOW). Key performance areas include microbial, chemical, and water quality testing, alongside timely and accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. The Performance Requirements Summary establishes strict Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL). Compliance with scheduling, testing accuracy, regulatory adherence, and emergency retest response times require a 100% AQL. Report timeliness and report clarity maintain AQLs of 95% and 90%, respectively. Surveillance methods include random inspections, customer feedback, quarterly compliance audits, documentation reviews, and performance meetings. Additionally, all collected samples must strictly adhere to specified holding times and temperatures. Roles are clearly defined: the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) monitor performance, perform audits, and review documentation, while the contractor conducts testing, maintains equipment, and ensures regulatory compliance. Deficiencies in meeting performance standards will trigger a formal corrective action process, starting with notification and requiring a detailed remediation plan, follow-up inspections, and potential performance meetings.

This document details a Legionella water testing log conducted by HGS Engineering, Inc. on March 25, 2021, at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 19, Station 660 medical facility. The testing program forms part of routine environmental safety monitoring and quality assurance protocols within federal healthcare facilities. A total of 36 water samples were collected by Monty Miller from various buildings, floors, and rooms. The sampling coverage spanned inpatient wards and administrative mechanical equipment areas, targeting sinks, showers, cooling towers, and other potential sources. The collection involved both routine quarterly monitoring and post-remediation efficacy testing. Key parameter measurements captured during the sampling include: - **Water Type & Temperature:** Hot water (ranging from 80°F to 123°F) and cold water (ranging from 42°F to 68°F). - **Biocide & pH:** Consistent application of Chlorine Dioxide at a residual level of 0.85 and a pH level of 7 (with one cooling tower sample at pH 8). - **Sample Volume:** Standardized at 250 mL per sample. All samples were sent to the laboratory on March 25, 2021, and results were received on April 8, 2021. The laboratory analysis detected no Legionella in any of the 36 samples. Additionally, no samples were flagged for future molecular typing or storage. This dataset serves as critical compliance documentation confirming the effectiveness of the facility's water safety and disinfection controls.

This document outlines the environmental testing protocol for monthly bacterial water testing at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. Managed by the Engineering Service, the protocol requires a certified contractor to collect and analyze monthly water samples from representative locations in Buildings 1, 3, and 14, excluding high-contamination areas like restrooms or janitor closets. Samples must be gathered following EPA drinking water guidelines and transported to a testing laboratory within 24 hours. Any repeat sampling must comply with Utah Division of Drinking Water standards, and the contractor must report positive results immediately to protect patient health.

The Utah Division of Drinking Water’s Stage 2 Disinfectant Byproduct (DBP) Sampling Plan is a regulatory compliance document required for all Community or Non-Transient Non-Community water systems that apply chemical disinfectants. In accordance with State of Utah Rule R309-210-10(3), systems must complete and maintain this plan to outline their monitoring schedules, distribution system schematics, and site selection justifications. The plan requires systems to identify specific compliance monitoring locations by alternating between high Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and high Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) levels. The highest TTHM site (MR001) represents maximum water age or residence time, while the highest HAA5 site (MD001) represents average residence time. Annual sampling must target the peak historical month, which is the period with the highest DBP concentrations or warmest water temperatures. This specific document has been partially completed for the SLC VA Medical Center (Water System #UTAH 18173), serving a population of fewer than 3,000 residents with two designated sampling locations. The form was completed by Shannon Smith on April 17, 2026, and is designed for submission to the Division of Drinking Water's DBP Rule Manager.

This document is a Lead and Copper Sample Site Submission Form and Worksheet for the VA Medical Center SLC water system (System #UTAH18173), serving a population of 3,295. Under the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and Utah Administrative Code R309-210-6, public water systems must perform materials evaluations to identify and prioritize high-risk tap monitoring locations. Based on the system's population size, the facility falls into the medium category, requiring 20 standard routine sample sites (or 10 for reduced monitoring). The submitted worksheet details 17 routine sampling sites, classified as representative sites due to a lack of tiered alternatives. These sites consist of building plumbing systems originally constructed between 1949 and 2011. While all identified sites utilize copper plumbing and contain no lead service lines, plumbing verification has been completed for 10 of the listed locations. Additionally, the form includes an optional School and Daycare Facility Inventory List, identifying one on-site daycare facility established in 1949 at 500 Foothill Drive, which has been verified to have no lead service lines. This completed submission serves to establish a compliant sampling pool, ensuring proper monitoring of lead and copper levels to protect public health.

This document outlines the environmental testing protocol for the Legionella Detection Program at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. It establishes guidelines for Engineering Service and the designated contractor to conduct systematic water sampling across specified patient care and non-patient buildings, including the cooling tower. Sampling frequency is governed by VHA Directive 1061 and coordinate with the Infection Preventionist. The contractor is responsible for collecting "first draw" water samples according to a detailed quarterly schedule, which dictates the monthly distribution of sites and tests. For each site, dual samples (one hot, one cold) are required, including samples from ice machines or pure cold-water sources. During collection, the contractor must document water temperature, pH levels, and biocide concentrations. To ensure comprehensive monitoring, new outlets are selected for each testing cycle, though any previously positive sites must be re-tested. Samples must be shipped within 24 hours to a CDC ELITE-certified laboratory for analysis. The contractor is required to report positive results within 24 hours of receipt and submit all final data using a standardized template. Additionally, the protocol mandates post-construction Legionella testing based on Infection Control Risk Assessments and outlines recovery and flushing procedures to restore biocide levels following any water line disturbances.

This document outlines VA Clause 852.219-75, which requires offerors to certify compliance with limitations on subcontracting for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services and construction contracts. Under 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), contractors must limit subcontracting to non-certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs based on the contract type: no more than 50% for services, 85% for general construction, and 75% for special trade construction. Contractors must cooperate with the VA and provide documentation—such as invoices and subcontracts—to verify compliance at any point during or after contract performance. Providing a false certification carries severe criminal, civil, or administrative penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, failing to act in good faith can result in referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee and statutory fines. Offerors must complete, sign, and submit the certification with their proposal; failure to do so renders the bid ineligible for evaluation and award.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for a contractor to perform microbial, chemical, and water quality testing of potable water at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Medical Center (Salt Lake City VA Medical Center). As a permitted community water provider that treats its water to prevent Legionella, the facility must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor is responsible for collecting water samples, providing sampling and shipping supplies, and utilizing Utah-certified and CDC ELITE-certified laboratories for analysis. Testing parameters and annual frequencies include: - **Legionella:** 444 samples per year (111 quarterly), including recording water temperature, pH, and biocide levels. - **Total Coliform (Bacteria):** 36 samples per year (3 monthly), with mandatory 24-hour repeat sampling for any positive results. - **Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs):** 8 dual sample sets per year (2 quarterly) for TTHMs and HAA5. - **Lead and Copper:** 20 tests every three years (next scheduled for June–September 2028). - **Emergency Retesting:** Up to 50 tests per year as required. Additionally, the contractor must manage data reporting by submitting water quality results to the Utah Division of Drinking Water via the Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP) and providing Legionella data to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor will also support the VA in developing the Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report and drafting public notices in the event of any permit violations.

This Request for Quote (RFQ #36C25926Q0620) is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Salt Lake City Healthcare System to procure Potable Water Testing Services. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on an "all or nothing" basis to a responsible, verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19 million size standard. The contract structure consists of a base year (August 7, 2026, to August 6, 2027) followed by four one-year option periods and an optional six-month extension. Required services include Legionella testing, disinfection byproducts (DBP) testing, bacteriological testing, lead and copper testing (specifically in option year two), emergency retesting, and water operator man-hours. Deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to the Salt Lake City VA facility. Interested offerors must submit quotes electronically to Contracting Officer Jacqueline O’Bryan (jacqueline.obryan@va.gov). The deadline for written clarification questions is July 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm MT, and final quotes are due by July 29, 2026, at 12:00 pm MT. Submissions must include four volumes: Technical Capability, Price, Past Performance (with a completed questionnaire), and a signed Certificate of Compliance with the VAAR 852.219-75 subcontracting limitations. Proposals will be evaluated using a comparative analysis of technical capability, price, past performance, and subcontracting compliance.

This federal solicitation (36C25926Q0620) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, seeking a contractor to provide potable water testing services at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), the procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories). The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to perform comprehensive microbial, chemical, and water quality testing. Specific responsibilities include collecting water samples on-site using contractor-provided bottles, transporting samples to a certified laboratory, and testing for Legionella, bacteria, disinfection byproducts, lead and copper, and other required water quality parameters (such as PFAS). All test results must be compiled and emailed directly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Detailed sampling plans, reporting templates, quality assurance guidelines, and wage determinations are provided as attachments to the solicitation. Responses are due by July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.