Area 11 Emergency QBS Memo.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding an Emergency Quality Based Selection for remedial design and operation & maintenance services at the Southeast Rockford Superfund Site Area 11 in Winnebago County, Illinois. The site, located in the southeast portion of Rockford, comprises approximately 3 miles long by 2.5 miles wide and includes a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential properties at the corner of 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. The procurement is on behalf of the Bureau of Land. The contract is awarded to CDM Smith, Inc. for the Remedial Design portion of Area 11's soil component and O&M costs for the groundwater portion. Work shall commence through December 31, 2026 or until a new contract is executed via competitive solicitation. The site contains contaminants including benzene, toluene, and ethylbenzene, with screening ongoing for 1,4-dioxane and beryllium.

The contract amount is $855,451.92. This emergency procurement is classified as a stop-gap measure due to the expiration of the current contract and the critical nature of protecting public health and the environment. The Area 11 groundwater component entered the Operation and Maintenance phase in 2023, with Illinois EPA assuming cost responsibility. Immediate services are necessary to maintain the treatment system's functionality and ensure contaminants are effectively removed and monitored. The Remedial Design is in its final stages approaching remedy selection, with federal funding tied to the work plan. The lack of project continuation poses significant risk to the residential area, as the treatment system could cease functioning or fail to effectively pull contaminants without proper monitoring and optimization. The document is dated October 31, 2025 and signed by Andrew Stickelford.