Routine Microbiological Water Testing (Total Coliform & E. coli)

The contract requires routine microbiological testing for total coliform and E. coli in public water systems located within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, with the scope encompassing sample collection, laboratory analysis, and the preparation of compliance reports to ensure adherence to public health standards. The work focuses on supporting water safety across facilities under the jurisdiction of the USDA’s Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, with all testing activities to be conducted in accordance with established regulatory protocols. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, reserved exclusively for total small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of August 5, 2026, and performance is expected to center in Kamiah, Idaho, where the primary point of operational activity will be based. The subcontract aims to ensure ongoing water quality monitoring in remote and rural public water systems, contributing to the protection of community health within the forested region.