Summary of B-52331 - Questions and Answers Version 2

This Questions and Answers document pertains to the Illinois state contract opportunity (B-52331) for the disposal or proper transfer of radioactive sources managed by the Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The project involves the disposal or appropriate transfer to a licensed entity of fourteen Berthold P 2608-100 sources, each containing up to 2.1 millicuries of Cobalt-60. Ten of these sources are contained within Berthold LB300IRL Type II shielded devices. All disposal or transfer activities must comply with applicable U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement State regulations governing the transfer or disposal of licensed radioactive materials. The Questions and Answers document serves to clarify procurement requirements and address bidder inquiries regarding the scope of work, technical specifications, and compliance requirements for this specialized radioactive materials handling project.

This version of the Questions and Answers document represents the second iteration, indicating that the procuring agency has received and addressed multiple bidder inquiries throughout the solicitation process. The document provides clarifications on technical requirements, regulatory compliance expectations, and procedural aspects of the procurement. Bidders should review this Q&A document in conjunction with the original solicitation documents to ensure full understanding of all project requirements and submission specifications prior to submitting their proposals.