Detroit Wildlife Refuge - Drum and Waste Removal

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is seeking a qualified contractor for hazardous waste removal services at the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. The project involves mobilization, buried drum and soil excavation, characterization, removal, transport, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, along with removal and disposal of impacted groundwater. Contractors must be prepared to work in OSHA Level B personal protective equipment during excavation activities, with a total project completion timeline of 30 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 19, 2017, and electronic bids were due on October 4, 2017, at 2:00 PM local time through the SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The project requires a 5% bid guarantee, and performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000. Laboratory analysis has identified the presence of solvents, heavy metals, phenols, toluene, chlorobenzene, and MEK in groundwater samples above regulatory criteria, indicating the complex nature of the environmental remediation work.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The project includes a $25,000 provisionary allowance and requires unit pricing for various elements such as OSHA Level B equipment, drum transportation and disposal, soil transportation and disposal, and groundwater disposal. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day will be applied for delays beyond the completion date. Contractors must comply with Michigan residency requirements and prevailing wage rates. The project involves handling approximately 40 tons of hazardous soil remediation and drum disposal, with PCB-contaminated materials containing less than 50 ppm. The site contact for the project is Michael McGowan, and the work will be managed by AMEC Engineering and Consulting of Michigan, Inc. Builders Risk Insurance will not be provided by the State of Michigan, and contractors must be prepared to treat hazardous waste before landfilling.