USACE - Horton Iron & Metal Superfund - MRAS

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in collaboration with the General Services Administration (GSA), is conducting market research to address environmental remediation needs at the Horton Iron & Metal Superfund Site in Wilmington, North Carolina. This initiative is aimed at ensuring thorough site characterization and data acquisition to facilitate a comprehensive Remedial Design (RD) for the site. The overall goal is to mitigate any existing environmental hazards stemming from past industrial activities, which include fertilizer production and ship demolition operations that have left potential contaminants of concern.

The contract seeks non-personal services for pre-Remedial Design (pre-RD) activities, which encompass reviewing existing site documentation and acquiring new information to fill identified data gaps. The contractor will be responsible for conducting a detailed site characterization and preliminary design data acquisition, which are critical steps before proceeding with the actual Remedial Design under a separate Architect-Engineer contract. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary resources including personnel, equipment, and materials while adhering to performance objectives outlined by USACE.

Historically significant operations at the Horton Site include fertilizer manufacturing from 1911 until 1959, followed by metal salvaging and ship demolition activities through the 1960s and 1970s. These operations have potentially introduced contaminants such as ammonium phosphate, sulfuric acid remnants, and other hazardous substances into the environment. The contractor's task will involve identifying these contaminants through rigorous site assessments and addressing any information or data gaps that might hinder successful RD preparation.

USACE emphasizes that a site visit is crucial for contractors responding to this Performance Work Statement (PWS). This visit will aid in understanding on-ground conditions better and formulating an effective response strategy. By providing historical context and current requirements, USACE aims to ensure that all potential environmental risks are adequately managed during the pre-RD phase, ultimately leading toward a safer environment for future generations.