CONTINGENCY SERVICES Other surface water, groundwater, wastewater, or wastewater treatment sludge samples may need to be tested on an as-needed, pre-arranged schedule. The cost per sample shown on Exhibit C for scheduled services shall be the same as for unscheduled services. On rare occasions, the WRBP may need expedited turn-around times. Since these costs typically vary depending upon the test method performed, the WRBP is including $4,500/FY to cover these unusual or unforeseen expenses. These requirements and their associated contingency costs shall be negotiated for each event. ANALYTICAL RESULTS REPORTING A report of the testing results shall include the following: • Times and dates samples were collected, site identification. • Chain-of-custody form with lab signature and date of receipt. • Reporting Detection Limits, methods used, date of analysis and analysts’ initials. • Laboratory shall use the EPA approved test method indicated for each listed constituent. • Any other observations or test conditions affecting test outcome. The WRBP reserves the right to request additional information such as raw data pages and chromatographs at no additional cost if we believe there is a need to review such data. • An electronic copy of the final results will be emailed to the WRBP and businesses, as applicable, (email addresses to be provided upon award) in both Excel and PDF format. ADDITIONAL LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITIES The laboratory shall provide the following: • A maximum 30-day standard turnaround time unless specified differently in Exhibit B and C. • All sampling containers and, when required, the proper preservatives added. • Coolers and ice or cold packs for shipping. • Chain-of-custody documentation. • Container and cooler kit delivery. • Courier pick-up services: Pick-ups shall be scheduled so that all samples remain within their respective holding time. Courier pickup shall occur between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on the scheduled pick-up day. If courier service is not available, the selected lab shall provide shipping labels or an account number for return shipping of samples. Shipping and/or courier costs shall be incorporated in the cost of services. • Laboratory shall be responsible for repeating any test that does not meet QA/QC standards at no cost to the WRBP. • If any work is subcontracted, the laboratory shall obtain prior approval from the WRBP and no additional cost shall be incurred for scheduled or unscheduled services.
