Phytoplankton Analysis Component of the Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program

The contract is for the Phytoplankton Analysis Component of the Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program. The monitoring program consists of sampling events in the reservoir, whereby six samples are collected at various depths from three stations. The contract includes tasks such as identifying samples to the taxonomic level of genus, bloom toxin testing, progress reports, and yearly reports. The contract was awarded to BSA Environmental for an amount of up to $17,300.00. Key aspects of the contract include: • Sampling events will be conducted monthly during the period April through August and bi-weekly during the period September through November. • Monthly samples will be taken at one station from December through March. • Random samples will also be collected throughout the year. • The contractor will be required to provide progress reports and a yearly report. • The contract includes tasks such as identifying samples to the taxonomic level of genus and bloom toxin testing.