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C -- ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS DUE 121699 POC Chris E. Hullinger R -- Sources Sought The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, is seeking firms that can conduct environmental site assessments on an international basis. This sources sought announcement is a request for information only, and your response is not an offer. This request for information neither commits the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission to this sources sought request, nor does it obligate the Government to contract for services. Of interest are American-owned firms with satellite offices in foreign countries, particularly in Africa. Firms should have expertise in conducting title searches and inspecting for potential ground contamination and hazardous materials in existing structures. Firms must be capable of inspecting and reporting all environmental issues commensurate with ASTM Standard 1527-97 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I, Environmental Site Assessment Process, and Phase II Assessments, when required. Reporting format should, at a minimum, include: title searches, records reviews, previous land use, property inspection results, records reviews, interviews, adjacent property reviews, photographs, CAD drawings and site plans, and an executive overview properly describing properties in their purchase process. Responses are requested by the close of business on 16 December 1999. Address resumes/company qualifications to Mr. Chris E. Hullinger as follows: Postal Address: A/FBO/OPS/FAC/PS, P.O. Box 12248 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219. Courier address: 1701 N. Ft. Myer Drive (17th St. Entrance), Arlington, VA 22209. The U.S. Post Office will not deliver to the courier address. Posted 11/16/99 (W-SN401125). (0320)

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