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45 -- 40 -- - REPLACEMENT OF A PATHOLOGICAL WASTE INCINERATOR IN THE DIAGNOSTIC BUILDING AT THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES DIVISION, NATIONAL WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER (NWHC), MADISON, WI SOL 30181-9-R-009 DUE 020399 POC Scott Halstead, Contracting Officer, 612/713-5215 WEB: 30181-9-R-009, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. Replacement of a pathological waste incinerator. This acquisition will consummated utilizing the two-phase, design build selection procedures in accordance with FAR Part 36. The maximum number of offerors that will be selected to submit phase-two proposals is five. A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be conducted. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $500,000. and $1,000,000. Location of the incinerator is at the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC), Madison, WI;. Solicitation may be ordered by Fax (612) 725-1717, or in writing to the above address. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Demolition, transportation and disposal of the existing incinerator "Consumat Model C-75-P, controlled air-type dual fuel, pathological waste incinerators rated to burn upto 175 lb/hr of Type IV pathological waste", stack and appurtenant equipment. Design and construct a building addition to house the new pathological waste incinerator. Design, manufacture, install, demonstrate and test the new pathological waste incinerator to prove actual operating performance of equipments and systems comply with the contract requirements and all applicable Wisconsin Statutes, including the Incinerator Construction Permit and Permit Requirements and Conditions. Design requirements for the new incinerator is as follows: The new incinerator will have a maximum design capacity of 200 lb/hr (but not less than 150 lb/hr). The new incinerator must meet all Wisconsin DNR Air Pollution Control Criteria for Incinerators, Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) requirements specified in the operating permit. Incinerator shall have a secondary chamber with 2 second retention time at 1800 F averaged over any five minute period. Incinerator shall have solid state controls to monitor, control, and record combustion conditions. Design shall include stack, and stack height to meet good engineering practice (GEP) standards. The waste is composed of: Animal Carcasses, animalwastes, bedding exposed to infectious agents -- (70% -100%) and plastics, cardboard, plastic bags, Styrofoam coolers, -- (0% -30%). Facility: a. Background -- Access to the Diagnostic Laboratory is restricted. During demolition of the existing incinerator and stack, the Diagnostic Laboratory may be closed down for not to exceed 12 calendar days to allow entry into the area without risking contractor personnel to the infectious disease facility and requiring showering out facilities. b. New requirements -- Performance Specifications The contractor shall construct an attached addition to the facility that will contain the new incinerator and appurtenant equipment. The building addition and modifications must be designed and certified by a Professional Engineer/Architect in accordance with state law and regulation. The building envelop must conform to Federal Guidelines for energy and accessibility. The contractor shall be responsible for making all utility modifications. Posted 01/13/99 (W-SN287822). (0013)

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