SAMPLING OF WATER QUALITY IN THREE SUB-WATERSHEDS (MEDWAY, KINTORE, KETTLE) IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

Environment Canada requires the services of a Contractor with the knowledge, expertise and resources to supply, install and maintain full operation of three automated water quality samplers (“autosamplers”) at field sites identified by ECCC. The Contractor may need to establish arrangements for equipment installation and access with land owners or other parties operating near the field sites. In addition, the Contractor will be required to operate an additional three autosamplers previously installed by ECCC. The work will involve the following:

Supply three automated water quality samplers (“autosamplers”, including component pieces such as modems, pressure gauges, batteries and solar panels). Install and maintain full operation of the three autosamplers provided by the Contractor at field sites identified by ECCC. Ensure reliable operation of an additional three autosamplers provided by ECCC.  Perform any routine maintenance or repairs to all six autosamplers as required.  (Any maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the equipment owner.) Establish and provide wireless connection (including set-up and on-going costs) for all 6 autosamplers.  Remotely access the hydrographs being recorded by the pressure gauges associated with each of the 6 autosamplers and download the hydrographs. Monitor weather in London, ON. During periods of snowmelt or significant rain events (i.e., > 20 mm/day), remotely monitor the hydrographs of the six automated samplers and choose appropriate spots on the hydrograph for water sampling (i.e., 27120prior to the start of the event, during the event and following the event) at intervals appropriate to the duration of the event. Collect water samples within 24 hours of sampling and ship the samples to the ECCC laboratory in Burlington, ON. (ECCC will provide an account number with the courier company.) The deliverables for this contract will consist of satisfactory completion of water sampling, installation and maintenance of equipment, and submission of all completed, legible field sheets, field notes, and any digital records for each sampling trip.