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Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2025-2026 by and between the District and A-Tech Consulting, Orange, CA, for the latter, in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 3Ts Program (Training, Testing, and Taking Action voluntary program) for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water guidelines, as well as District internal standards, provide: 1) Sampling Coverage-Conduct sequential sampling at each site for every: a) Drinking water fountain; b) Filtered water stations; c) Kitchen preparation sink; d) Kitchen three-compartment sink; 2) Sampling & Laboratory Analysis: a) Collect samples following EPA 3Ts protocols for sequential lead testing (e.g., 125-125-250 mL sequence for fountains; 250 mL for filtered water stations); b) Maintain full chain of custody (CoC) for each sample; c) Submit samples to an EPA-certified laboratory for analysis; d) Laboratory analysis costs shall be billed per sample; 3) Logistics & Reporting: a) Clearly label and document all sampled fixtures; b) Process CoC documentation accurately and promptly; c) Provide consolidated, site-specific laboratory reports with results compared against EPA and OUSD action levels;4) Staffing & Timeline: a) Assign sufficient staff and authorize overtime as needed to meet testing and processing demands; b) Expedite analysis to ensure all results are available before the start of the new school year, via Risk Management Department, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.