Ommelanden Range Maintenance - Lead Recycling

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking proposals for the Ommelanden Range Maintenance Contract (NAT-24-001_LEADREMOVE), specifically for lead reclamation and recycling services at the Ommelanden Hunter Education and Training Center located in Kent County. The 161-acre outdoor small arms range requires comprehensive lead shot removal, clay target disposal, soil analysis, grading, and berm rebuilding/stabilization. Proposal submissions are due on January 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with a contract term spanning two years from January 8, 2025, through January 7, 2027, and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include being licensed and insured (15%), providing a comprehensive package covering the entire scope (20%), lead recycling split between vendor and state (30%), safety record (15%), EMR rating (10%), and onsite supervision resume (10%). A 2015 shot density evaluation revealed lead shot densities ranging from 13,716 to 126,460 shots per square foot in sampled areas, indicating significant environmental restoration requirements. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor, and a 100% performance bond is mandatory.

The procurement appears open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the state encourages diversity supplier utilization. Prevailing wage rates apply, as the project is classified as "Heavy Construction" by the Delaware Department of Labor. Contractors must comply with environmental regulations, particularly EPA requirements for soil stabilization, and adhere to the project's Environmental Stewardship Plan for stormwater management. The state allows for multiple source awards and potential supplemental solicitations during the contract term. Bidders must be aware of the prevailing wage debarment list, which currently includes seven contractors prohibited from bidding on public construction contracts. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the lead reclamation project—involving extensive soil analysis, extraction, and restoration across a 161-acre range—suggests a significant investment in environmental remediation and range maintenance.