Bechtel National, Inc., P.O. Box 350, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0350

R -- PERMANENT DISPOSAL OF LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FROM THE FORMERLY UTILIZED SITES REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAM (FUSRAP) POC Charles W. Harvey, Contracts/Purchases Specialist, (423) 576-0417. Bechtel National, Inc. will be issuing an RFP for disposal of Low Level Radioactive Waste at a licensed permanent disposal facility. The volume of material to be disposed of is in the range of 3,000 cubic yards. Because of the unique requirements of this work, interested firms should demonstrate the following prerequisite capabilities; (1) must possess required licenses and/or provide information showing that required licenses have been applied for and the anticipated dates of issuance; (2) must currently possess or be able to obtain necessary financial resources and insurance commensurate with an estimated price that is based on the approximate volume of material to be disposed. All interested firms are invited to submit information to show compliance with the prerequisites which, as a minimum should include (a) name and location of the disposal facility and a brief description of the facility's construction, capacity and site accessibility including rail access, cost estimate for disposal, and customer's and regulatory contacts' names and phone numbers; (b) a statement that the interested firm will allow periodic assessments, audits, and/or technical reviews of the firm's facility. The audits/reviews may include, but not be limited to, interviews with the firm's personnel, laboratory visits and reviews of laboratory procedures, reviews of QA/QC records, and reviews of material and sample handling; (c) copies of required licenses or a written plan that clearly and reasonably indicates that the required licenses have been applied for and the dates when issuance is expected; (d) a statement specifying how the firm will handle any limitations or restrictions such as required state approval and any requirements pertinent to disposal that are not listed in the license; and (e) a description of the firms current insurance limits for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. Written submittals should be made to Bechtel National, Inc., Post Office Box 350, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0350, Attention: Charles W. Harvey. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should be received no later than 10 days after the date of this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation to Bid. (0248)

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