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C -- REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AND SITE ASSESSMENT FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION - WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Sol RP-453B-6-0002. Due 092996. Contact Dianne S. Hawes, Contracting Officer, (919) 790-2731. Excavation and disposal of underground petroleum storage tanks located on scattered rural Government-owned properties (estimated 10 properties) in western North Carolina. Anticipated period of performance 3/20/96 to 3/19/97 (subject to availability of funds.) Includes testing to determine extent of soil or groundwater contamination as applicable, preparation of tank closure reports, site assessment reports, and plans describing options for remediation of identified contamination. Remediation to be implemented under separate contracts. Indefinite Quantity, Requirements, Firm-Fixed-Price contract. A-E selection criteria will include (in descending order of importance): 1. Experience with underground fuel tank removal and remediation of petroleum product contamination of soil and groundwater. 2. Professional qualifications of in-house staff to be assigned to the contract (especially project manager, engineer, hydroegeologist.) 3. Past performance on contracts (government or private) in terms of quality of work, cost control, and compliance with performace schedules. 4. Proximity of assigned work staff to locations where contract will be performed (coverage of zone.) 5. Familiarity with State and Federal regulations and processes governing performance of the contract, and in obtaining reimbursement under State Trust Fund. 6. Capacity to accomplish work under the contract within a minimum timeframe and to handle multiple task orders in a timely manner. All responsible sources will be considered who submit Standard Form 255 (and SF 254 if not previously submitted) by September 29, 1995. Include in Block 2B of SF 255: ``RP-453B-6-0002 - Western Zone''. This is not a request for proposals. Selection will be made by A-E methods using SF 254/255 and interviews, and Request for Proposal will be issued only to the best-qualified firm. This procurement is unrestricted as to business size, under the Small Business Competiveness Demonstration Program. (233)

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