Specifications include, but are not limited to: The intent of this specification is to obtain the professional services of an independent analytical laboratory to perform specific laboratory analysis as required by the City’s wastewater treatment operation. All analyses shall meet the standards as established by the City, State and Federal EPA as set forth in this specification, State and Federal regulations and professional trade standards. The work performed underthis contract ismandated by the City’s NPDES permit. Accurate analysis and timely reporting of data is critical to the City’s operation. Violations of the requirements of this contact could result in fines and penalties levied on the City by its regulatory agency. It is therefore critical that the contractor maintains 100% compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.