A -- TREATMENT FOR DISPOSITION OF INEEL MIXED LOW-LEVEL WASTE

Notice Date

November 20, 2000

Contracting Office

Bechtel BWXT Idaho,LLC, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3521

ZIP Code

83415-3521

Solicitation Number

Cbd016

Response Due

December 7, 2000

Point of Contact

Suzette Olson

E-Mail Address

Suzette Olson (smo@inel.gov)

Description

Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (BBWI), P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3975. TREATMENT FOR DISPOSITION OF INEEL MIXED LOW-LEVEL WASTE Contact Ms. Suzette M. Olson. Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC, a management and operating contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL), is seeking an expression of interest from firms to treat for disposal multiple INEEL mixed low-level waste (MLLW) streams. The facilities for treatment must be privately owned and operated outside of areas managed by DOE and must have a mechanism for disposal of the final waste forms. Appropriate licenses and permits obtained at vendor expense must be in place prior to treatment under the contract(s). The estimated amount of waste for which treatment is sought under this announcement is 950 cubic meters to be treated over the next five years. The mixed wastes to be treated include soils, sludges, liquids, debris, and particulate material. These wastes may carry a multitude of EPA waste codes and/or are contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and have unique chemical and physical properties. Each waste stream may require different handling, transfer, blending, processing, and treatment. The wastes have been grouped based on EPA waste code, PCBs, physical and chemical properties, and/or potential known treatment process(es) to meet disposal standards. The treatment groups and estimated five-year waste volumes include stabilization (110 m3), macroencapsulation (310 m3), combustible debris (480 m3), thermal treatment (30 m3), PCB treatment (10 m3), and mercury treatment (10 m3). Additionally, some of the waste streams requiring stabilization are contaminated with dioxins and furans ranging from 0 to 300 parts per billion and require treatment to below 1 part per billion. The radioactive component of the subject waste is classified as low level radioactive material. The radioactive component is not classified as transuranic (i.e. alpha emitting radionuclides with an atomic number greater than 92, half life greater than 20 years, in concentrations greater than 100 nanocuries per gram) or high level waste. Services to be contracted include performing any necessary sorting, sizing, and additional detailed characterization of waste required prior to treatment, processing the waste to meet applicable regulatory standards and requirements, any interim storage at the treatment facility, and transport and disposal of the treated product and any residuals in a permitted and licensed facility. The treated waste must meet all regulatory and other applicable requirements for disposal. Development of the request for proposal (RFP) and treatment of waste under the contract(s) will be contingent on availability of necessary funding. The RFP, if developed, will include detailed waste stream information on a CDROM in a Microsoft 97 format. Qualified respondents must provide, in writing two (2) copies; company name, address, point of contact, phone/tax numbers, and a concise summary report that describes the capabilities of the respondent and a listing of all similar activities within the last 5 years complete with reference names and telephone numbers, and copies of licenses and permits held including NRC and agreement state licenses for radioactive materials, and RCRA permits. The expression of interest is totally separate from all other solicitations involving facilities or services for the treatment of INEEL MLLW. Firms interested in responding should forward the requisite information to: Ms. Suzette M. Olson, Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3975. Responses by fax or telephone will be considered nonresponsive. This solicitation will close 10 working days after publication.

Web Link

Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (http://www.inel.gov/procurement/litco/index.html)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001122/ASOL006.HTM (W-325 SN507165)