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99 -- PACKAGE,LABEL,LOAD/UNLOAD,TRANSPORT AND DISPOSE AND/OR RECYCLE MERCURY AND MERCURY-CONTAMINATED MATERIALS. SOL RFQ H-18-99 DUE 070199 POC Carol Harle (915) 832-4120 WEB: IBWC, Acq. Div., http://www.ibwc.state.gov. E-MAIL: IBWC, Acq. Div., carolharle@ibwc.state.gov. The International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has various types of mercury containing manometers and excess liquid mercury generated from the operation and maintenance of its flow metering stations along the U.S. Mexico border. Tables of an inventory of the estimated quantites of mercury and mercury contaminated material will be provided with the Request for Quotation. Vendor shall properly package, label, load/unload, transport and dispose and/or recycle mercury and mercury-contaminated materials as stated in Scope of Work, Section B of Request for Quotation. Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, and personal-protective equipment and training for performing the work required. Vendor shall be responsible for compliance of all Federal, State, and local regulations governing packaging, labeling, placarding, handling, transporting, and disposing and/or recycling of mercury and mercury-contaminated waste. This includes the proper completion of all manifests and land-ban notices as applicable. The vendor shall also follow proper safety and health precautions to protect the workers, the public, and the property of others. The vendor shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of any material spilled or caused to be spilled by the vendor. Approximate date for issuance of RFQ is June 14, 1999. This requirement is a 100% set aside for small business. Posted 05/17/99 (W-SN332211). (0137)

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