Carroll County Publicpurchase #75-F-1-26/27

Plankton Analysis Services for Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program

Carroll County, Maryland is seeking a vendor to conduct plankton analysis as part of the Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program. - Government Buyer: - Carroll County, Maryland - Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program - Products/Services Requested: - Routine sampling and analysis of phytoplankton and zooplankton - Collection of six samples from four stations at various depths - Physical and chemical sample collection at each location - Phytoplankton samples from four locations - Zooplankton sample using a Wisconsin sampler at one station - Sampling schedule: quadri-weekly (April-August), bi-weekly (September-November), plus random samples throughout the year - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to perform both phytoplankton and zooplankton analysis - Adherence to specified sampling schedule and methodologies - Characterization of biological community to inform future water treatment plant design and operation

Description

This solicitation is for plankton sampling and analysis as part of the Piney Run Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Program in Carroll County, Maryland. The program aims to characterize the biological community in the reservoir through routine sampling events, collecting physical, chemical, phytoplankton, and zooplankton samples at multiple stations and depths. Sampling frequency is quadri-weekly from April through August and bi-weekly from September through November, with additional random samples throughout the year. The program supports understanding the reservoir's water quality and its role in a potential future water treatment plant.

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