CERCLA Site Inspection – Cody/Cady Mine Site, Mark Twain National Forest, Wayne County, Missouri
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The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to conduct a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Site Inspection at the abandoned Cody/Cady Mine Site within the Mark Twain National Forest in Wayne County, Missouri. The primary objective is to assess the presence and extent of soil contamination, with a focus on arsenic and lead, using Incremental Sampling Methodology (ISM) to collect 27 soil samples and 12 quality assurance replicates, each composed of 30 aliquots per Decision Unit, totaling 39 field samples. Laboratory analysis will employ EPA SW-846 Method 6010D to evaluate target analyte list metals, excluding mercury and cyanide, with full EPA Level 3 data validation and Level 4 data package requirements mandated for all analytical results. Fieldwork must adhere to NCP and EPA guidance for site inspections, with strict chain of custody documentation, geographic positioning via mapping-grade GPS, photographic records, and compliance with USFS geospatial standards. All electronic deliverables—including the draft and final Site Inspection Reports, GIS layers in ESRI File Geodatabase format (NAD83), analytical results in Excel, and supporting documentation in Word and Adobe Acrobat—must comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements to ensure usability for individuals with disabilities. The contract is a firm-fixed-price solicitation under FAR Part 12, valued under $75,000, and will be awarded via a Best Value-Tradeoff process that prioritizes experience and qualifications of key personnel above past performance, technical approach, and geographic proximity, with price carrying the least weight. The award will be made to a responsible offeror whose proposal demonstrates the greatest overall advantage to the government. Field sampling must begin within 60 days of notice to proceed, with preliminary lab results due within 60 days of fieldwork completion, validated results within 90 days, and a draft report submitted within 30 days of receiving final data. The final report and GIS deliverables must be submitted within 14 days of Forest Service acceptance of the draft, or within 21 days of the Contracting Officer’s receipt of the draft report, provided all comments are addressed. The site is accessible via a quarter-mile skidder trail from MO-49, and maps and GIS data will be provided. The contract includes an optional additive alternative for Priority 2 Decision Unit sampling and analysis. All proposals must include resumes of key and support personnel, past
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CERCLA Site Inspection – Cody/Cady Mine Site, Mark Twain National Forest, Wayne County, Missouri
Notice Type: Solicitation
Solicitation Number: 12443926Q0208
Posted Date: 8/6/26
Response Due Date: 8/20/26
Contracting Office: USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest
Contracting Officer: Easter, David - FS, MN
Primary Product/Service Code: F999 – Other Environmental Services
NAICS Code: 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services
Solicitation Procedure: Simplified Acquisition (SAP) under FAR Part 12
Extent Competed: Full and Open Competition under SAP
Anticipated Contract Vehicle: Stand-alone Contract
Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price; under $75,000
Set-Aside: Small Business
Project Overview
The USDA Forest Service seeks a qualified contractor to perform a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Site Inspection (SI) at the Cody/Cady Mine Site, an abandoned iron mine managed by the Forest Service in Wayne County, Missouri. The SI will determine the presence and extent of onsite soil contamination, focusing on arsenic (As) and lead (Pb) concentrations. The work includes incremental sampling methodology (ISM) soil sample collection, laboratory analysis, and preparation of a Site Inspection Report.
Scope of Work
Field Collection: 27 soil samples + 12 QA replicates (total 39 field samples, 30 aliquots each) across defined Decision Units (DUs).
Laboratory Processing: Drying, disaggregating, sieving, milling, and analysis using EPA SW-846 Methods (6010D for TAL metals, excluding mercury and cyanide).
Quality Control: Triplicate QA replicates for ≥20% of DUs, laboratory QC subsamples, trip blanks, method blanks, and equipment blanks.
Reporting: SI report with validated data, maps, GIS layers, and comparison to federal/state/tribal criteria. Deliverables include draft and final reports, spatial data in ESRI File Geodatabase format, and Section 508-compliant electronic documents.
Evaluation Factors
Best Value-Tradeoff process:
Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel (most important)
Past Performance
Technical Approach and Project Work Plan
Geographic Location (least weight)
Price (weighted as described in solicitation)
Offerors must provide resumes, relevant experience, and a clear technical approach. Past performance on similar contracts within the last five years is required.
Schedule
Field Sampling: Begin within 60 days of notice to proceed.
Laboratory Analysis: Preliminary results within 60 days of field completion; validated results within 90 days.
Reporting: Draft SI report within 60 days of lab data; final report within 21 days of Forest Service acceptance.
Site Access
Site is accessible by foot via a ¼ mile skidder trail off MO-49. Maps and GIS data will be provided.
Submission Instructions
Submit project work plan, pricing, and personnel qualifications electronically.
All documents must comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Use the attached schedule for cost elements.
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