761/19404. SAR DSC McLouth Steel Gibraltar Leachate Disposal

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting bids for leachate disposal services at the DSC McLouth Steel Gibraltar Plant Superfund Site Countywide Landfill, located in Trenton, Michigan. The procurement involves pumping, transporting, and disposing of approximately 4,660,000 gallons of non-hazardous leachate from the closed landfill over a 365-calendar day contract period. Key deliverables include daily leachate removal, precise measurement of leachate levels, monthly comprehensive reporting, and specialized treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit, which was held on August 1, 2019, and submit electronic bids by August 21, 2019, at 2:00 pm local time through the SIGMA VSS online platform. The evaluation will utilize a best value approach, considering both price and qualitative factors such as technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security and can submit questions via email until August 7, 2019, at 12:00 pm local time.

The contract appears to have potential set-aside preferences for qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses within Michigan. Bidders must comply with Michigan-based business requirements and provide performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project is funded through the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and requires the selected contractor to utilize a treatment facility regulated by the Great Lakes Water Authority when discharging treated water. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the estimated total project volume of 4,660,000 gallons suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement involves specialized environmental remediation services, with EGLE staff potentially conducting site visits to the selected treatment facility prior to waste shipments. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations concerning leachate transport, treatment, storage, and disposal, with a particular focus on managing PFAS-laden waste streams.