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Questions and Answers A-E and Surveying Services, Libby Superfund Site, Montana W9128F-11-R-0022 30 March 2011

Question 1: In Section 3, Selection Criteria b. Capacity to Accomplish the Work (SF 330, Part 1, Section H, Item 1), Number 4, there is discussion of the ability to perform field sampling; ensure prompt lab analysis of LA Asbestos, etc.

Question: Does this imply that the contractor will include analytical services to ensure control of the lab’s prompt analysis, or just that the contractor has ability to efficiently and effectively coordinate with labs that provide LA Asbestos analytical services?

Response to Question 1.

The contractor shall utilize labs that have been acquired by EPA to provide analysis for Libby Amphibole and other parameters. To ensure prompt analytical services, the contractor shall effectively coordinate with EPA representatives to schedule analyses, collect and manage sampling data, generate proper Chains of Custody, ship samples to appropriate facilities and utilize the results of these analyses.

Question 2: In Section 3, Selection Criteria d. Professional Qualifications, requires that the (1), the Senior Project Manager be a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect.

Question: Can the Senior Project Manager be a Registered Geologist (RG) or Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) rather than a Registered Professional Engineer? The scope of work involves soil characterization and soil sampling, both of which are also aligned with a RG or CPSS.

Response to Question 2.

Selection Criteria is revised to the following:

(1) Senior Project Manager (Registered Professional Engineer or Architect, Registered Geologist (RG), Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) or Experienced Project Manager that can demonstrate equivalent engineering management experience.)

Responsible for activities including, but not limited to: contract deliverables; communication; coordination; and overall contract administration.

Question 3: In Section 4, Submission Requirements, the SF 330 Part 1 states that the 50 page or less submittal should be 8.5” X 11”.

Question: Do firms have the flexibility to use an 11 x 14 (11 x 17?) fold-out for the organization chart in Section D?

Response to Question 3.

Submission Requirements is updated to read the following:

If a fold out is used, each sheet of a fold out shall count as 2 pages.