STUDY FOR USING ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR CONTAMINATED DREDGED MATERIALS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, intends to solicit and negotiate with the Natural Resources Institute (NRRI) of the University of Minnesota under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This project is part of a previous study being conducted to evaluate the potential for using alternative methods for handling contaminated dredged materials from the Federal navigation channel which services Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. This project would involve demonstrating the use of mineral processing equipment to treat sediments in the Corps' Erie Pier Confined Disposal Facility according to a plan previously developed by NRRI. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses within 15 days of the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions regarding this notice shall be in writingand submitted to the contract specialist, Marilyn Hill, via fax at (313)226-2209 or email: Marilyn.R.Hill@lre02.usace.army.mil. Posted 01/27/00 (W-SN419337).

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