MD-chesapeake BAY esfo-lead shot site

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive soil remediation at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Lead Shot Site in Milton, Delaware, addressing decades of lead contamination from historical trap shooting activities. The project involves excavating, stabilizing, and disposing of approximately 8,300 cubic yards of lead-contaminated soil and sediment across a 22-acre site where lead concentrations reach up to 72,000 mg/kg in some areas. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in hazardous waste remediation, CERCLA compliance, and environmental restoration, with required qualifications including HAZWOPER training and experience with similar lead shot cleanup projects within the past five years. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method with three factors: price, technical capabilities (including project work plan and schedule), and past performance. Critical dates include the extended proposal deadline of August 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern, with contract performance scheduled from September 26, 2025 through March 25, 2027.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Previous contractors involved in site studies and planning include BBJ Group LLC, which was awarded a related contract in March 2024, and Geosyntec Consultants, which prepared multiple technical assessments. The estimated project cost ranges from $3.37 million to $3.99 million based on engineering evaluations, with the work involving a 545-day performance period and requiring in-situ stabilization using EnviroBlend CS reagent. The remediation site is located at 11978 Turkle Pond Road, Milton, Delaware, within the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and encompasses excavation depths ranging from 1 to 6 feet across five distinct contaminated areas. Upon completion, the site will be restored to its original forested wetland condition with native vegetation and require long-term stewardship monitoring.