US Army Engr Dist New Orleans, PO Box 60267, New Orleans La. 70160

S -- RECYCLE AND/OR DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE MATERIAL POC Contract Specialist, Jane B. Kulick (504) 862-2869 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is seeking sources to recycle and/or dispose of solid waste material in a licensed landfill. The material is stored on Government-owned barges. The contractor will be required to pick up the loaded barge(s) from a specific location and return the unloaded barges to the same location. The waste is generated as a result of demolition of timber guide walls and fender systems at various navigation locks in the New Orleans District. It is predominately (estimated 80 - 95% of volume) creosote piling and timbers. Mixed in (estimated 5 - 20% of volume) will be industrial waste consisting of metal, wood, paper, and plastic. The material poses no immediate health or safety hazard. Results of a chemical analysis (TCLP) of a representative sample will be available from the Government. The waste material is big, bulky, and requires a crane to move it. Because the creosote preservative used is a carcinogen, the material must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The barges are flush deck or bin barges. Typical dimensions are 30' x 120' x 7'. Volume of waste on each barge is estimated to vary between 400 and 600 cubic yards. Tonnage of waste on each barge is estimated to vary between 150 and 300 tons. It is the Government's goal to conserve and reduce or eliminate the amount of creosote material disposed of in landfills. The Government is particularly interested in contractors that will recycle the creosote timbers and pilings for other uses or develop processes to eliminate the creosote from the environment by creating new products for their applications. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirements by responding to this notice within 15 days of its publication. (0178)

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