Malcolm Pirnie, Inc,; One International Boulevard; Fifth Floor; Nahwah, NJ 07495-0018

B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS -- NOT R&D, LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED ON SOIL, AQUEOUS AND BUILDING MATERIAL SAMPLES SOL 8001-230-LAB DUE 072497 POC Lisa D. Greco, Scientist, (201) 529-4700, Ext. 201. ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED ON SOIL, AQUEOUS AND BUILDING MATERIAL SAMPLES TO BE COLLECTED AT THE WELSBACH/GENERAL GAS MANTLE SITES (WGGM) SUPERFUND SITE, CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER CITY, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY: USEPA Contract No. 68-W9-0051. INVITATION FOR BID NO. 8001-230-LAB. POC: Lisa D. Greco (201) 529-4700 Ext. 201. Bids for the laboratory analysis of soil, aqueous, and building material samples to be collected at the WGGM, a Superfund (NPL) hazardous waste site in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, will be received by the -- ENGINEER, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., One International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07495-0018, until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, July 24, 1997 at which time and place, the bids will be privately opened. Bids received after the stated date and time will not be considered consistent with applicable FAR/EPAAR provisions. Bids received through the mail shall be made in accordance with FAR 52.214-7 and will be accepted by the ENGINEER in accordance with FAR 52.214-7. FAXED Bids will not be accepted. The WGGM site is comprised of five study areas and includes two former gas mantle manufacturing plants and residential/vacant/public land parcels. The former General Gas Mantle Corporation manufactured gas mantles using the radioactive element thorium. The former Welsbach Company processed monzanite sand to extract thorium for use in the manufacturing of gas mantles. An aerial radiological survey of the Camden and Gloucester City area was conducted in May 1981, in the area surrounding the former locations of the Welsbach and General Gas Mantle facilities. The survey identified several areas with radiation levels above natural background levels. Following the aerial survey, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) identified approximately 100 properties which were potentially affected by operations at the former gas mantle facilities. The majority of these properties were residential. In addition, the NJDEP identified significant amounts of radioactive contamination within the building structures, as well as on adjacent grounds, at the locations of the former gas mantle facilities. The scope of work described herein is in support of a Remedial Investigation (RI) being undertaken at the site. This non-RAS laboratory analytical program consists of radiochemical (230Th, 232Th, 228Th, 226Ra, 228Ra, 234U, and 238U) and chemical (Target Compound List (TCL), utilizing CLP SOW Organic OLM03.2, or latest revision, Target Analyte List (TAL), including CN, utilizing CLP SOW ILM04.0, or latest revision, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and (TCLP) analyses. The number of samples for radiochemical analyses include approximately 539 soil, 48 aqueous, and 20 building material. It should be noted that there is a possibility that groundwater samples will be collected at this site. If groundwater samples are subsequently collected, it is estimated that the total number of aqueous samples could increase to 123. Data collected during previous investigations have indicated that some soil samples collected at the site have contained concentrations of the radioisotopes of interest at levels up to 1,700 pCi/g. The number of samples for chemical analyses include approximately 20 soil samples and approximately 20 aqueous samples for TCL and TAL, including CN, analyses, approximately 21 soil samples for TOC analyses, and approximately 3 soil samples for TCLP analyses. It should be noted that there is a possibility that groundwater samples will be collected at this site. If groundwater samples are subsequently collected, it is estimated that the total number of aqueous TCL samples could increase to 95, and the total number of aqueous TAL samples could increase to 160 (this number includes 95 aqueous samples which would be analyzed for TAL, including CN and 65 filtered aqueous samples which would be analyzed for TAL, excluding CN). Data collected during previous investigations have indicatedthat some soil samples collected at the site have contained concentrations of the radioisotopes of interest at levels up to 1,700 pCi/g. There is no information regarding the concentration of radioisotopes in aqueous samples. Analytical methods, holding times, QA/QC requirements, reporting requirements and any other special instructions are detailed in the statement of work for each parameter. The data package generated as the final deliverable must be equivalent to the CLP RAS format and Level IV data quality. The laboratory must submit all documentation associated with the analysis of the samples including the packing list/Chain-of-Custody forms, a copy of this request and analytical results on tabulated forms (the data sheets must include the dates the samples were collected, received and analyzed by the laboratory). Sample results, instrument calibrations, calibration verifications, internal laboratory spike analyses, duplicate/replicate analyses, blank analyses, background analyses, sample spike analyses, counting efficiencies, background counting time, regions of interest (ROI) and number of counts per ROI must be reported in tabulated format. All QA/QC information, standard information and instrument printouts, as applicable, must be provided. The laboratory is required to submit a GIS/key electronic deliverable for all the data. The laboratory must supply any and all information required to reproduce, during independent data review, all results reported by the laboratory. For each analysis, the laboratory must supply a detailed example calculation that clearly demonstrates the manner in which the initial and final result was derived. Where applicable, each component of the calculation must be explained. A written case narrative describing any deficiencies encountered upon sample receipt and any problems encountered during analysis of samples must be provided with each data package. In addition, any corrective actions taken (including telephone logs, etc.) must describe the actual methods used from preparation to analysis. It is estimated that the soil, building material, and aqueous samples will be collected over a 18 month period beginning around September 1, 1997. The proposed scope of work represents a diverse combination of analytical parameters that may not be within the in-house capabilities of all analytical laboratories. The prime laboratory subcontractor may sub-subcontract portions of the work, however, preference will be given to a prime laboratory that can perform in-house the highest percentage of the total scope of work. Unused portions of the samples may be returned to Malcolm Pirnie at the Welsbach/General Gas Mantle site after analysis is completed. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., One International Boulevard, Mahwah, New Jersey. Copies of Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of the ENGINEER on or after June 26, 1997 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or by mail addressed to the POC. The ENGINEER will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bid Documents, including any Addenda, obtained from any other source. All Bids shall be made on forms furnished in the Bid Document and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with "Welsbach/General Gas Mantle Sites Superfund Site, Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, Laboratory Bid Enclosed" and addressed as follows: Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., One International Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-0018 Attention: Lisa D. Greco. The name of the Bidder and its address shall be plainly marked on the outside of the package. To perform this work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain New Jersey state certification and all other licenses and permits as required by federal, state, and local statues. Before a subcontract is awarded, the selected laboratory will be requested to demonstrate the following: current or prior CLP participation; current New Jersey State certification(s); acceptable performance on applicable Performance Evaluation samples as well as recent State laboratory audit findings; an effective Quality Assu~rance Program; a Statement of Qualifications. The ENGINEER will conduct such investigations as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of each Bidder to perform the size and type of work described in the Bid Documents. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the ENGINEER to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications. Selection will be based on price and qualifications of responsible bidders. Before a subcontract is awarded, compliance with all USEPA requirements specified in the Bid Documents must be demonstrated and will be subject to USEPA review and consent. The ENGINEER reserves the right to: (1) reject all Bids or any Bid not conforming, in the sole opinion of the ENGINEER, to the intent and purpose of the Bid Documents, (2) postpone the award of the subcontract, or (3) cancel this solicitation at any time prior to subcontract award. (0177)

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