U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, (615 S. 43rd Ave.), Phoenix, AZ 85005

P -- REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL/RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL SOL DE-RQ65-00WG54298 DUE 081000 POC Enoe Marcum 602-352-2422 Lary Martin 602-352-2646 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, lmartin@wapa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation DE-RQ65-00WG54298 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. A fixed price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement will be awarded in accordance with FAR 19.10, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. The standard industrial code is 4953 and the business size standard is $10.0 Million or less. Requirements are as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL/RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL AT WELLTON MOHAWK SUBSTATION The U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region requires the removal and disposal/recycling of electrical equipment and oil contaminated soil. The contractor will provide equipment, labor, materials, expertise and associated services to load, transfer, transport, and dispose/recycle PCB contaminated equipment, Non-PCB oil and Non-PCB oil contaminated soil. The equipment consists of 8 oil filled bushings (will require secondary containment), approximately 4 oil circuit breakers (3 tanks each with 2 bushings on each tank). 6-55 gallon drums of Non-PCB mineral dielectric fluid and Non-PCB oil contaminated soil. The contractor will place all oil-contaminated soil in an approved container for transporting and disposal. The contractor will transport the items to a properly permitted facility for disposal of non-recyclable/non-reclaimable items and recycling and reclamation of allowable parts in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The items are listed on the following table: WASTE ID EST. WEIGHT 1)Trans. BK 2 A Phase 161 Kv bushing SN# 11684 1800 lbs. 92kv bushing SN# 11687 900 lbs. 2)Trans. BK 2 B Phase 161 kv bushing SN# 11686 1800 lbs. 92 kv bushing SN# 11713 900 lbs. 3)Trans. Bk. 2 C Phase 161 kv bushing SN# 11685 1800 lbs. 92 kv bushing SN# 11689 900 lbs. 4)Trans. Bk. 2 Spare 161 kv bushing No metal tag 1800 lbs. 92 kv bushing No metal tag 900 lbs. 5)Oil Circuit Breaker 242 (with 6 untested bushings) 34.5kv Pacific Electric SN# 8949 7500 lbs. 6)Oil Circuit Breaker 242 (with 6 untested bushings) 34.5kv Pacific Electric SN# 8951 7500 lbs. 7)Oil Circuit Breaker 242 (with 6 untested bushings) 34.5kv Pacific Electric SN# 8950 7500 lbs. 8)Oil Circuit Breaker 242 (with 6 untested bushings) 34.5kv Pacific Electric SN# 8948 7500 lbs. 9)6 barrels of used non-pcb dielectric oil Non-PCB oil contaminated soil-approximately 6 cubic yards. The items are located at the Wellton-Mohawk Substation located in Yuma County (166 miles from Phoenix), take I-8 to Yumaand turn off at Dome Valley Road (Exit 21). Stay right on paved road north of the interstate. Follow the railroad tracks back east about 3 miles to the substation. The contractor will supply western with documentation of the weight of materials recycled/reclaimed and the weight of materials disposed of. Some of the units are sealed and could not be analyzed for PCB's, therefore, they are to be disposed of as if they contain 50 or greater but less than 500ppm PCBs. The contractor will provide proper certification documenting disposal/recycling of materials and waste. Piece count and weight are approximations. The contractor will provide bid prices in dollars per weight to allow for the expected weight/count discrepancies. Contractor's vehicle(s) will be weighted at a certified scale before loading and after loading for final billing purposes. Western will not provide loader or operator assistance. The substation yard is a hardhat required facility. Access to the substation yard is restricted to the hours of 6:30am to 4:00pm during normal workdays. Western will have a representative on site to monitor for compliance with EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency requirements. The contractors proposal must include a statement of Qualifications indicating expertise in PCB handling and disposal, including employee training program information and Environmental Liability Insurance policy information. The contractor will begin work within 30 days after award. The contractor will give Ms. Enoe Marcum (602)352-2422 a minimum of 7 days advanced notification prior to arriving on the site. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause/Provisions, 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31U.S.C 3332), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment, (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)). Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and must include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide it's, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors: Technical Specification compliance, past performance, and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. At least 3 references are required for past performance. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written proposals and the above, required, information must be received at this office on or before August 10, 2000 by 12:00PM Mountain Savings Time. Point of contact for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Enoe Marcum, 602-352-2422. Faxed responses are acceptable (FAX 602-352-2483). All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Posted 07/18/00 (W-SN476298). (0200)

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