PFAS Soil Remediation Project

Emmet County, Michigan is soliciting proposals for a PFAS Soil Remediation Project at the Pellston Regional Airport through Request for Proposals (RFP) EC-10-2025 18. The project requires a contractor to mix a powdered soil additive (Fluorosorb) with PFAS-contaminated soil to prevent future groundwater leaching across three specific areas: SRE/ARFF (18,500 sq ft), South test area (12,000 sq ft), and West test area (10,000 sq ft). The soil additive mixing will occur 3 to 9 feet below grade, utilizing approximately 109 tons of Fluorosorb at a 1% ratio by weight. Contractor qualifications include demonstrating three previous contaminated soil remediation projects and ensuring personnel have 24 hours of OSHA HAZWOPER training. Key project responsibilities include utility clearance, erosion control, soil mixing, site restoration, and cleanup. Critical dates include a deadline for written questions on October 30, 2025, proposal submissions due on November 17, 2025, and an anticipated award date of December 8, 2025, pending Board of Commissioners approval.

The project is federally funded through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Insurance requirements include general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation coverage with specified minimum coverage amounts. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, including a means to move 2,000-pound Fluorosorb "super-sacks" delivered on pallets. While a specific project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the remediation effort and the involvement of federal funding suggest a significant investment in environmental restoration. The project represents a targeted approach to addressing PFAS contamination at a regional airport, with a focus on preventing groundwater pollution through specialized soil treatment techniques.