Ing. Eduardo A. Marquez Valdez, Director General De Administracion, Industrias Unidas, S.A. De C.V., IUSA Pasteje, Crrta. Panamericana, Mexico-Quertaro KM 109, Jocotitlan Mexico; Tel/TeleFax: 011-527-283-0357

C -- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT AT THE INDUSTRIAS UNIDAS, S.A. DE C.V. (IUSA) FACILITIES DUE 052595 POC Carol Stillwell, USTDA, Room 309, SA-16, Washington, D.C. 20523-1602, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax No.: (703) 875-4009 The Industrias Unidas, S.A. De C.V. (IUSA) invites submission of qualifications data and proposals from interested U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and performance to complete a feasibility study for an Environmental Management Project. IUSA consists of a diverse set of industries, each of which has its own unique discharges/wastes and would need tailor-made remediation technologies. Given the serious problems and a short (4 years) schedule to fix them, IUSA has decided to carry out a feasibility study which will address the most serious problems at the complex -- the water and soil contamination. The study should also address the rehabilitation and clean up of the lagoon and the design of an integrated resource recovery/incineration/composting and landfill facility. The objectives of the proposed study will be to (i) conduct a detailed assessment of the extent and type of water pollution and soil contamination resulting from selected facilities of the IUSA Complex in Pasteje, Mexico, (ii) identify appropriate remediation technologies and develop cost estimates, (iii) develop and investment plan for the selected facilities, and (iv) develop an overall investment plan for all of the remaining IUSA facilities based on the study of a sample of selected facilities. It is anticipated that the Consultant will select 5 facilities which will be representative of the entire family of IUSA plants. The scope of the study will include a complete technical and economic analysis, including an assessment of the most applicable technologies, the cost of these technologies, an economic and financial analysis, and an investment and financing plan. The consultant will carry out a number of tasks as part of the proposed feasibility study. These will include the following: Task 1: Analyze the Contaminants in the Lagoon and Recommend Remediation Actions, Task 2: Review and Analyze the Environmental Problems of the Current Open Pit Landfill, Task 3: Selection of candidate Plants and Data Collection, Task 4: Conduct Detailed Audits of the selected Plants, Task 5: Determine Appropriate Remediation Strategies and Costs, Task 6: Develop an Overall Investment Program for the IUSA Complex, Task 7: Develop a Technical program and an Investment Plan for the Remaining IUSA Plants/Facilities, Task 8: Assist IUSA in Developing Financing Options, Task 9: Prepare and Submit all Reports. A Definitional Mission (DM) Report, including a detailed scope of work, is available from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (''USTDA''), Room 309, SA-16, Washington, DC 20523-1602. Requests for the DM should be faxed to the IRC, USTDA (fax: (703) 875-4009). Please include: your name, company name, address, and telephone number. No telephone requests will be honored. If you would like the report sent to you via courier delivery service, include the name of the courier company and your firm's account number. The selected consultant will be paid in U.S. dollars from a grant to the Industrial Unidas, S.A. De C.V. by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The total cost to complete the full scope of work for this project has been estimated to cost approximately $894,000. However, because of the high interest of U.S. firms in this project, TDA is requiring a partial cost sharing from the bidders. As such, the total bid price for this study is set at $700,000, excluding the cost sharing contribution from the U.S. firm. During the last several months, IUSA has reviewed the qualification of several U.S. firms capable of assisting in this area. Based on discussions with a number of firms, IUSA has determined that it has a preference for a specific U.S. firm. However, IUSA has still decided to go through a competitive selection process to select the most qualified firm. Selection of the firm will be administered by the IUSA based on the following selection criteria: 1. Corporate experience in designing and operating waste management facilities and wastewater treatment plants including developing specifications, procurement, installation and operations 35%; 2. International experience of the Consultant, particularly in similar size projects in other countries 10%; 3. Proposed methodology and soundness of the approach to manage the study and develop and submit all reports 20%; 4. Background and experience of the proposed experts, particularly field experience in designing, operating and managing waste management facilities 30%; 5. Proposed experts' experience in Mexico 5%. Total 100%. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA-financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors, and individuals (including employees of such firms and subcontractors) must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm and its subcontractors must have their nationality, source, and origin in the United States or Mexico. In no case shall goods or services having their nationality, source or origin in Mexico exceed twenty percent of the amount of the grant provided by USTDA. Interested U.S. firms should submit to IUSA five copies of their qualifications and technical proposals in English. The selection of the qualified firms will be on the basis of the criteria listed above. IUSA reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. IUSA also reserves the right to contract with the selected firms for subsequent work related to the project. The qualifications documents and technical proposals must be received by IUSA May 25, 1995. IUSA is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of the qualifications documents. The proposal should be addressed to IUSA. TDA does not need to receive a copy of the submission. Firms agree by their response to this announcement to abide by the procedures established for the procurement. (0114)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0018 19950425\C-0001.SOL)