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45 -- 40 -- UPGRADE OF A PATHOLOGICAL WASTE INCINERATOR IN THE RESEARCH BUILDING AT THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES DIVISION, NATIONAL WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER (NWHC), MADISON, WI SOL 301810R012 DUE 082200 POC Scott Halstead, Contracting Officer, 612/713-5215 WEB: 301810R012, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: </PRESOL>, Scott_Halstead@FWS.GOV. Project Description: Upgrade of a pathological waste incinerator, replacement of the stack and building modifications. A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be conducted. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $250,000. and $500,000. Location of the incinerator is at the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC), Madison, WI;. Solicitation may be ordered by Fax (612) 725-1717, or in writing to the above address. Telephone requests will not be accepted. A summary of the upgrade work includes; Demolition, removal, transportation and disposal of portions of the existing incinerator "Consumat Model 75-P, controlled air-type dual fuel, pathological waste incinerators rated to burn up to 175 lb/hr of Type IV pathological waste" including stack and appurtenant equipment. Manufacture, installation and demonstration of upgrades to the existing pathological waste incinerator. Replacement of the existing secondary chamber and stack. Replacement of the existing controls and instrumentation. Replacement/upgrade of the existing lower and upper chamber burner and valve train systems. Utility and building modifications as required including structural steel support, natural gas supply, piping extensions, electrical wiring, roof repair and painting. The contractor is not responsible for air emissions testing . The performance period for the contract shall not exceed 22 weeks from date of award. The on-site performance period including demolition, installation, construction and demonstration shall not exceed 12 weeks (no interruptions). Facility: a. Research Building Background -- The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) is the only federal facility devoted exclusively to the diagnosis, prevention and control of diseases of wildlife. The Research Building is a highly infectious disease facility and operates in accordance with National Institues for Health and Centers for Disease Control for Biological Safety Level 3 research. Access to the Research Building is restricted. Prior to demolition, installation of the incinerator modifications, controls and stack, the construction area within the Research Building shall be decontaminated by the Government. The Government shall install barriers to prevent access into the laboratory area and prevention of disease into the construction area. There should not be any reason for the contractor to enter the laboratory area. b. New requirements -- The contractor shall be responsible for making all utility modifications. ***** Posted 06/29/00 (W-SN470234). (0181)

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