Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. For RSS preparation assistance, the contractor will: a. Understand the paperwork and records required to be completed and available for a routine sanitary survey and develop a checklist to ensure all items are covered with each System. The contractor will successfully train and assist the appropriate System personnel in preparing the needed paperwork and records before the RSS, ensuring they understand the RSS process, including submission of the 30-day written response if deficiencies are found. The contractor will also ensure the Public Water System Capacity Survey is understood by System personnel for proper completion and the collection of accurate information prior to the RSS. This assistance is to be provided via email, virtual conference, phone, and on-site visit.; b. The contractor will answer questions to assist System personnel in preparation for the RSS.; c. If the System receives a deficiency for any of the items covered by the contractor prior to the RSS, the contractor will follow-up with the System to ensure personnel understand why the item(s) were considered deficient and assist them to be able to clear the deficiency. The assistance provided each System will be counted as one project. All follow-up assistance will be considered part of the original project.; d. Utilize the Division’s 2% Priority List to contact operators deemed in need of assistance. The contractor will obtain permission from the System before assisting and email NDEE with names of Systems from the list that refused assistance. Systems that refuse assistance will not be counted as a project.; 2. For the new operator hands-on training and in-person mentoring, the contractor will: a. Understand day-to-day operations, management, and maintenance of public water systems of all types, as well as a thorough understanding of the necessity for and intent of the regulatory requirements impacting public water systems in Nebraska.; b. Develop a workplan with each new operator being assisted to ensure the aspects of each individual system and operator are addressed. Workplans will include areas/elements of System operations, management, and maintenance that will be addressed; expected number of hours assistance will be given; types of hands-on training that will be covered; resources, tools, and materials that will be provided to the operator free of charge; and expected outcome of the training.; c. Utilize the Division’s 2% Priority List to contact operators deemed in need of assistance. The contractor will obtain permission from the System operator and management/owner before assisting and email NDEE with names of operators from the list that refused assistance. Operators that refuse assistance will not be counted as a training project.; 3. For TMF Assistance, the contractor will: a. Understand day-to-day operations, management, and maintenance of public water systems of all types, as well as a thorough understanding of the necessity for and intent of the regulatory requirements impacting public water systems in Nebraska.; b. Develop a workplan with the System being assisted to ensure the aspects of each individual System and its owners and personnel are addressed. Workplans will include areas/elements that will be addressed; expected number of hours assistance will be given; resources, tools, and materials that will be provided to the operator free of charge; and expected outcome of the assistance.; c. Utilize the Division’s 2% Priority List to contact Systems that have requested or deemed by NDEE to need assistance. The contractor will obtain permission from the System operator and management/owner before assisting and email NDEE with names of Systems from the list that refused assistance. Systems that refuse assistance will not be counted as a project.
