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DEP, in conjunction with EPA, found that buildings containing debris characteristic of the debris
from the impact of the collapse of the WTC were identified and remediation was commenced.
Debris removal fi-om the immediate areas of destruction in the WTC complex has been completed,
the remaining unoccupied buildings identified as potentially contaminated must be rid of debris. As
local residents are concerned that apartments may contain debris from the WTC catastrophe, it was
deemed necessary to establish a call center to provide residents a means of obtaining professional
cleaning services and testing. USEPA has determined that an expedited clean-up of buildings
containing debris is in the public interest and it is necessary to ensure the air quality of the affected
area is as pure as possible. The area designated for such clean-up was divided into four quadrants,
each requiring remediation and air monitoring.
Procurement: DEP’s Bureau of Environmental Compliance identified 25 contractors able to perform
the scope of work required for the emergency cleap-up and established a bidder list:
On August 12, 2002, the solicitation documents were provided to the 25 firms. Thirteen bids were
received and opened on the August 26, 2002 due date. The lowest bid, $4,154,170, was submitted
by Xaren Corp. (“Xaren”). Although requested to do so by DEP. Xaren was unable to provide
proof that it had obtained the required insurance. Its bid was deemed non-responsive. JBH
Environmental Inc. (“JBH”) submitted the second lowest bid of $4,505,600. JBH was able to
provide proof of the required insurance.
A review of the VENDEX database shows no cautions for JBH Environmental Inc.
If you require any additional information I may be reached at (718) 595-3225.
Very tpdy yours,
Carol E. Fenves
Acting Agency Chief Contracting Officer
cc: Tweedy, Hoffer, Fenves, Schiano, Avaltroni, Gilstenan, Smyth, Singleton
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