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Y -- GEOSYNTHETICS FOR DISPOSAL CELL BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS SOL RFP-3589-SC-WP479 DUE 022197 POC David L. Hay, (314) 441-8086. Presolicitation notice seeking subcontractors to furnish and install approximately 156, 000 sy of high density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane, approximately 130, 000 sy geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), approximately 159, 000 sy of HDPE geonet, and approximately 421, 000 sy of polyethylene geotextile on the bottom and side walls of the Disposal Cell. Work includes providing, furnishing, installing, inspecting, and testing the manufactured geosynthetic materials, including boots for pipe penetrations. There are only three approved manufacturers for the HDPE geomembrane. They are: Gundle Lining Systems, National Seal Company, and Poly-Flex Inc. The minimum technical criteria that will be required to be provided with the proposal will be: (a) Able to provide manufacturer's certifications that the installer and fabricator is manufacturer-approved and that the installation procedures for the geomembranes are in accordance with the manufacturer's installation procedures. (b) That QA Manager and site supervisor/foreman shall have overseen the installation of a minimum of one million square feet of geomembranes of the type required for this project. (c) Demonstrate competence in the installation of geomembrane by providing verifiable references for two similar projects where these services have been performed during the last five years. (d) Provide names of at least two current or former clients and points of contact. (e) Demonstrate a safe work history as proven by OSHA 200 reports and an EMR rating of 1.2 or less. (f) Financial capability and bonding capacity for a project of this magnitude. (g) Evidence of commitment to support socio-economic programs for small business and small disadvantaged businesses. Plans and specifications will be issued sometime in January 1997. The estimated cost is between $1, 000, 000.00 and $5, 000, 000.00 and the performance period is 1, 007 calendar days. This project work is subject to site collective bargaining agreement under the National Maintenance Agreement. The awarded subcontractor will be required to be signatory to the National Maintenance Agreement and will flow down the requirements of this clause to all lower tier subcontractors working at this site. This project is open to both large and small businesses. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. (0354)

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