The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to Herrera Environmental Consultants for ambient stream water quality monitoring in the Burnt Bridge Creek watershed. The contract is for a period of 2 years, from October 1, 2019, to January 15, 2022, with a total budget of $255,534. The scope of work includes project management, QAPP preparation, field monitoring, interim updates and data review, summary report, and EIM data submittal. The contract requires the contractor to conduct monthly sampling events at 11 monitoring stations, collect and analyze water quality samples, and provide interim updates and a final summary report. The City of Vancouver will provide oversight and review of the contractor's work, and the contractor is required to comply with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
• The contract includes a detailed scope of work, including project management, QAPP preparation, field monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• The contractor is required to maintain liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
• The contract includes a termination clause, which allows the City to terminate the contract for convenience at any time.
• The contractor is required to comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to employment, environmental protection, and public records.
• The contract includes a provision for cooperative purchasing, which allows other public agencies to purchase goods and services under the contract.