Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS)

The Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS) contract for Region 5 is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. This total small business set-aside is designed to execute emergency responses, as well as time-critical and non-time critical removals and remedial actions involving oil, petroleum products, hazardous substances, and CBRNE incidents. The contract features a five-year base period with an optional six-month extension, carrying a maximum ceiling amount of 380 million dollars and a minimum base period guarantee of 10,000 dollars. Performance is centered in Chicago, Illinois, though the government may require services at multiple locations. Award decisions are based on a best-value tradeoff process where performance capability superiority is prioritized over the lowest cost. Key evaluation factors include technical and management experience, technical management approach, personnel, and past performance. The contractor is responsible for comprehensive services including project planning, decontamination, transportation, and disposal, while adhering to strict quality standards such as ASQ/ANSI E4 and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers ER-1180-1-6. Administrative requirements include invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), strict adherence to Department of Transportation regulations for hazardous materials shipping, and the submission of an Organizational Conflict of Interest plan.