Big River Mine Tailings, OU#1

Pre-solicitation Notice - NAICS code 562910 - removal action for the cleanup of lead contaminated soil at the Big River Mine Tailings, OU#1, Superfund site, in St. Francois County, MO. The work to be performed consists of excavation, transportation, consolidation, disposal, and property restoration. The focus of the cleanup is to remove lead and other heavy metals at schools and private residences in St. Francois County. Also included is the excavation and replacement of specifically identified driveways and the pre/post action photography and videography of the site conditions inclusive of haul roads. We anticipate that up to 100,000 cubic yards of material located within 436 square miles of the county will be addressed under this contract. The removal of this waste is specified in an Action Memorandum. EPA anticipates this requirement being advertised as a small business set-aside. It will be a performance based, fixed unit price hybrid contract that includes incentives. The contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Removal will be conducted perusant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Authorization Act (SARA), and the National Contingency Plan (NCP). Estimated dollar value for this procurement with options exercised, is in the range of $5,000,000 to $15,000,000. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or around January 28, 2011 and will be posted at www.epa.gov/oam/regions/index.htm .