Carson River Mercury Superfund Site Notification

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 is seeking technical support for addressing mercury contamination at the Carson River Mercury Superfund Site through a task order under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 104. The procurement aims to develop a Focused Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, a Proposed Plan, and a final Record of Decision for Operable Unit 2 of the site. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive environmental remediation services focused on mitigating human health risks associated with widespread mercury sediment contamination. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, potential offerors should demonstrate expertise in environmental systems protection and remediation services. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 25, 2025, with responses due by May 15, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for interested contractors.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, which means only small businesses qualified under the NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services) code can compete for this task order. The contracting officer for this opportunity is identified as Mena Medeiros, and the solicitation is specifically related to the Carson River Mercury Superfund Site with a site-specific identifier of 09R6. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, environmental remediation projects of this nature typically represent significant investment in comprehensive environmental restoration efforts. The project will likely require detailed technical capabilities, environmental engineering expertise, and a thorough understanding of mercury contamination mitigation strategies. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate specialized knowledge in environmental remediation, particularly in managing complex Superfund site restoration projects.