SFAAP Munition and Explosives of Concern (MEC) Removal and Environmental Remediation, DeSoto, Kansas - W912DQ19R3008   3

The required work includes removal and decontamination of potentially explosive sewers and underground infrastructure; to include investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination underneath explosive sewers after the explosive hazards have been removed and the soil certified as Material Documented as safe (MDAS).

This contract will provide remediation at the site. The selected contractor will have to have the ability to work in multiple remediation areas concurrently and adapt to changing requirements. The contractor will be required to simultaneously manage the logistics of performing large scale corrective measures at sites with facilities potentially contaminated with explosives, evaluate large amounts of confirmation data, and manage the disposal of all waste streams created during implementation of corrective measures.

The contractor shall investigate and remove environmental contamination underneath explosive sewers, following the removal of the explosive hazards and the soil certified as MDAS. The contractor must provide personnel with current safety training as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The contractor must provide personnel with adequate experience working in areas potentially containing explosive hazards. All activities involving work in areas potentially containing explosive hazards must be in compliance with the Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, and guidance to include interim guidance and Data Item Descriptions at the site. The contractor must be capable of performing work in a manner that complies with federal, state, and local regulations and laws. Work at the site includes: explosive decontamination of subsurface sewer piping located throughout the SFAAP installation. Sewer piping will be exposed in lengths up to 200 feet at a time using an armored excavator to remove the soil overburden. Once exposed, the piping will be inspected by UXO personnel, and if deemed necessary by the Senior Unexploded Ordnance Supervisor (SUXSO). If explosives accumulation is discovered inside of sewer pipes the section will be vented in place. If the sewer piping is deemed removable it will be taken to a burn pad and thermally decontaminated. All impacted soils in the sewer line excavation will be removed and confirmation samples collected.