HANDY ANDY SITE #8 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT

The Washington State Department of Ecology is soliciting a single service contract for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Handy Andy #8 Site in Vancouver, Washington. The scope of work includes remediation system-performance monitoring, groundwater monitoring with a monitored natural attenuation component, and the operation of a pump and treat system. Key responsibilities involve maintaining the plume-wide monitoring well network, managing site infrastructure such as the treatment compound building and fencing, and ensuring compliance with NPDES Permit Number WA0991068 for discharges into Burnt Bridge Creek. The contractor must demonstrate technical proficiency with programmable logic controllers and Sensaphone remote telemetry systems. The contract period begins upon the signature date and extends through June 30, 2032, with a maximum term of six years. Bidders must be licensed in Washington State and possess at least five years of relevant experience, with field personnel requiring OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Awarding will be based on the highest total score, considering best value and technical merit, with specific point preferences given to small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and those certifying compliance with workers' rights. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, and requires a comprehensive bid package including certifications for wage laws, nondiscrimination, and workers' rights, as well as a detailed health and safety plan and standard operating guidelines.