Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (USACE Philadelphia District) is soliciting bids for a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract for the Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project in Philadelphia, PA. This project aims to remediate the former Franklin Slag site to eliminate future environmental impact and allow for redevelopment. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due February 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM (EST).
Scope of Work
This procurement involves the remediation of the former Franklin Slag site, located at the northeast corner of Castor and Delaware Avenues in Philadelphia, PA. The site contains slag material from the former Franklin Smelting and Refining Company (FSRC) and MDC Industries operations. The remediation aims to address the environmental impact on local residential and commercial areas, building upon previous interim measures (40 mil HDPE geocomposite liner cap) and aligning with the August 2020 Record of Decision (ROD) to facilitate site redevelopment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 562910 (Environmental Remediation Services) with a revised size standard of 1,000 employees (per Amendment 0002).
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM (EST) (Revised by Amendment 0002)
- Published: January 7, 2026 (Latest Amendment Date)
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit bids as one electronic copy, including Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is required only from the apparent low bidder prior to award, in accordance with FAR Provision 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement - Alternate I.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0002 provided responses to Requests for Information (RFIs). Any follow-up questions to these RFI responses must be submitted by 9:00 AM Eastern on January 9, 2026. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged from previous solicitations and amendments.
Contact: Eric Leach (eric.a.leach@usace.army.mil) or Brandon Mormello (brandon.r.mormello@usace.army.mil).