USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 21628, Juneau, AK 99802-1628

C -- HAZMAT/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL R10-97-13 DUE 072897 POC Lisa Peterson or Eric Meyer, (907) 586-8880 HAZMAT/environmental engineering services. The USDA Forest Service, Alaska Region intends to contract for professional engineering services for the Regional hazardous materials (HAZMAT) program. Work may include Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Removal and Remedial Site Evaluations: EE/CAs; RI/FSs; Removal or Remedial Action Designs; Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) Searches; assistance with review and oversight of CERCLA removal or remedial actions on Forest Service Sites; Underground Storage Tank release investigations; Natural Damage assessments and other HAZMAT related services. It is anticipated that many of the sites will be abandoned and inactive mines. A portion of this work may be related to cleanups as a result of timber sale activity in Southeast Alaska. Firms which have previously represented PRPs on Forest Service sites in Alaska may be ineligible to perform work associated with those parties. Estimated contract award date is late August to early September 1997. Contract time will be three years from date of award. It is anticipated that up to three three-year indefinite quantity task order contracts will be negotiated. The minimum guarantee will be $50,000 per contract; the maximum order limitation will be $2,000,000 per contract. Firms are required to submit an SF-254 and SF-255 to be considered for this project. Selection of firms for negotiation is through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional service required, as determined by applying the following criteria: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services, including in-house expertise in Engineering, Minerals and Geology, Environmental Science and Environmental Compliance. Qualification statements must identify key individuals and subcontractors as well as EPA certified lab. An engineer registered in Alaska is required. 2. Specialized experience and technical competence in CERCLA investigations including Removal and Remedial PAs and SIs, PRP Searches, and removal action designs. 3. Capacity to accomplish the work within time requirements. 4. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with regulations and with performance schedules. Must have demonstrated experience in working with U.S. EPA and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation as well as at least one other Federal agency. 5. Has performed similar work within the general geographical area of Southeast and/or South central Alaska, and has an office located within Alaska; provided that application of this criterion yields an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. Interested firms may request a Scope of Services document from the contracting office. To request a Scope of Services document, either FAX request to (907) 586-7090, send request by mail or request by telephone. (0174)

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