SPECIAL NOTICE Engineering Services are required to complete the Blackfeet Tribe's no-migration variance application for the Blackfeet Reservation Solid Waste Disposal facility located near Browning on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana. Engineering documents, based on 40 CFR 258.5o(b), shall be prepared in support of the no-migration variance demonstration (NMD). It must be determined if site conditions are such that there is no potential for migration of hazardous constituents from that of the proposed municipal solid waste landfill. Reports of soil borings completed in December 1996 will be made available. The NMD must be certified by a qualified ground water scientist. If the EPA determines that there is a potential for migration, engineering services may be required for an alternate linear/leachate collection system design. The firm selected will be required to meet with representatives of Blackfeet Utilities, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Indian Health Service. Firms are invited to submit (1) a letter of interest; (2) a Standard Form 254, A/E and Related Service Questionnaire for the firm and all consultants; (3) Standard Form 255, A/E and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Projects to the Blackfeet Tribe, Mr. Robert DesRosier, Director, Blackfeet Utilities, PO Box 1369, Browning, MT 59417 by the close of business March 30, 2000. The estimated price range for this acquisition is between $25,000 and $100,000. The completion time for this firm fixed price acquisition is thirty (30) calendar days. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. E-MAIL: Blackfeet Reservation Solid Waste Disposal facility, Carole.Boerner@mail.ihs.gov. Posted 03/09/00 (W-SN433017).

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