VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVES AND RAIL CRANE FOR SALE (3/27/102)
DESCRIPTION:
Interested parties may request an Invitation to Bid package for Vintage Locamotives recovered pursuant to WRS' ERRS Contract with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Contract No. 68-S2-99-07, Delivery Order No. 004 at the Roebling Steel Superfund Site. Bids Due April 30, 2002.

Contact:

KBennett@wrsie.com or (267) 540-0048 Kim D. Bennett, Contracts Manager

WRS Infrastructure and Environment, Inc.

CONTACT: WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc.

PHONE: 267-540-0048 x 225



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SOLICITATION

FOR

RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS

FOR

VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVES

FROM HISTORIC ROEBLING, NEW JERSEY

This solicitation seeks beneficial reuse of locomotives recovered from:

THE ROEBLING STEEL SUPERFUND SITE

1495 HORNBERGER AVENUE

ROEBLING, NEW JERSEY

Prepared for:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

USEPA Emergency and Rapid Response

Contract -No. 68-S2-99-07

Delivery Order #004

Prepared by:

WRS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, INC.

925 Canal Street, Suite 3701

Bristol, PA 19007

March 18, 2002

Document # 501004-122r

TABLE OF CONTENTS



INTRODUCTION

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF LOCOMOTIVES & RAIL CRANE

3.0 OFFER TO PURCHASE & BID SUBMITTALS

SCHEDULE

EVALUATION & AWARD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENTS

Offer To Purchase Form

Terms and Conditions of the Agreement

Prime Contract Flowdowns

1.0 INTRODUCTION

WRS Infrastructure and Environment, Inc. (WRS) is a Prime Contractor for the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pursuant to Emergency and
Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contract no. 68-S2-99-07, Delivery Order No.
004, WRS is accomplishing removal and remediation activities at the Roebling
Steel Superfund site in historic Roebling, New Jersey.

Two (2) vintage locomotives and one (1) vintage rail crane are currently being
stored at the Roebling Steel Site. Pursuant to the ERRS contract referenced
above, Section "H", Special Contract Requirements, Paragraph H-23, Salvageable
Product, WRS is seeking the Offeror who will provide to the US Government best
value and beneficial re-use of the locomotives. Offerors are requested to
provide sealed bids for one, two or all of the locomotives and rail crane, in
accordance with all terms and conditions contained in this Invitation for
Sealed Bids, Document No. 501004-122. Sealed Bids must be submitted on
Attachment A and received by WRS by April 30, 2002.

2.0 Description of Locomotives & RAIL CRANE



Locomotive #1

65 Ton GE Old Style Center Cab Loco #8, Unit contains old style trucks, old
LI600 engines. This unit is a center cab powered by Two (2) LI600 Cummings
Diesel (turbo) traction motors. This unit is believed to be a 1940-1950 vintage.



Locomotive #2

85 Ton GE Center Cab Loco #7, Powered by Two (2) HBIS Cummings Diesels (turbo)
traction motors. This unit is believed to be a 1960-1970 vintage.



Rail Crane

Electric/cable type crane on rail wheels (previously used to pick up heavy
steel.) This unit is believed to be 1940-1950 vintage.

The locomotives and rail crane have been abandoned for approximately twenty
(20) years. They have been subjected to vandalism and the weather. In addition
to being responsible for transportation and relocation off-site, the successful
Offeror will be responsible for making any and all necessary repairs necessary
to accomplish transportation off site for beneficial reuse. Offers are advised
that specialized tools and equipment will be required in order to relocate the
locomotives. The perspective purchaser should be aware that it will be their
responsibility to provide any and all labor, equipment, materials, permits,
transportation services, and costs necessary, to: (1) remove the locomotives
and rail crane from within their current location in building #31 and (2)
transport and relocate the locomotives and rail crane off of the Roebling Steel
facility site for beneficial reuse.

Warranty

The pictures above are included solely for informational purposes, and do not
constitute any representation as to condition of the locomotives. Interested
parties (potential offerors) may visit the site to inspect the locomotives on
Tuesday, April 23rd, at 10:30 a.m., to formulate their own assessment of value.
No representation or warranty whatsoever is made as to the condition of the
locomotives, or the suitability for any particular purpose. Sealed bids will be
accepted for purchase of the locomotives and Rail Crane in an "AS IS"
condition. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Site Location and Description

The locomotives are currently located near the former maintenance shop, also
known as Building #31, at the former Roebling Steel facility, a 200-acre,
abandoned steel-manufacturing complex south of Bordentown, NJ. The site is
located at 1495 Hornberger Avenue, in Florence Township, Burlington County,
Roebling, New Jersey. The site is bordered by: a creek to the north, an active
rail spur and residential properties to the west, residential properties to the
south and the Delaware River to the east.

Inspection

An inspection of the locomotives and rail crane, and site visit, has been
scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2002 beginning at 10:30 AM. Attendance is NOT
mandatory, but bidders are encouraged to attend in order that they may
familiarize themselves with any and all existing conditions that may affect the
pricing and/or content of their offer package. Participants are required to
provide and wear their own protective equipment to include a hard hat, safety
glasses and steel toed work boots. Potential Offerors who intend to visit the
site are requested to contact Scott Wilhem at (609) 499-6540, to enable WRS to
confirm scheduling.

3.0 OFFER TO PURCHASE & BID SUBMITTALS

Sealed bids must include the following three items:

Bids must be submitted on Attachment A- Offer to Purchase Sheet. Attachment A
must be signed.

Proposal Narrative (1-3 pages), explaining:

How bidder intends to use the vehicles for beneficial reuse (e.g., museum
display, rehab, etc.)

How the Bidder intends to transport the vehicle(s) off site.

Special equipment Bidder will use to accomplish repairs and transportation.

List of lower-tiered subcontractors, if any, Bidder intends to use.

Proposed Schedule for transport off site.

Any and all exceptions to the terms and conditions of this Invitation for Bid.

Bid Bond or other Security, (e.g., certified cashiers check) guaranteeing
performance in the event of award, in the amount of the bid, in a form
acceptable to WRS. Unless otherwise approved or directed in writing by WRS, the
Proposed Schedule provided by the successful Bidder shall be strictly construed
as a requirement of performance. In the event the Awardee does not complete all
requirements of this IFB within the time line it has proposed, it shall be in
default.

All bids will be reviewed and evaluated for compliance against the submittal
requirements. Those not meeting the established criteria will be considered
non-responsive and will not be evaluated or further considered for award.

Please submit bids, including all submittals, in a sealed envelope. Reference
IFB Document

No. 501004-122 on the envelope. Address sealed bids to:

Kim D. Bennett, Contracts Manager,

WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc.

925 Canal Street, Suite 3701

Bristol, PA 19007

Phone # 276-540-0048

Fax # 276-540-0049

4.0 SCHEDULE

Sealed bids must be received no later than the date and time listed below. All
questions must be submitted IN WRITING and faxed to the WRS Contracts Manager @
(267) 540-0049 or e-mailed to KBennett@w...

EVENTDATEIFB Mailing & WebSite PostMonday, March 18, 2002Site Visit &
InspectionTuesday, April 23, 2002 10:30 a.m.Last Day for QuestionsThursday,
April 25, 2002 5:00 p.m.Sealed Bids Due Tuesday, April 30, 2002 12:00
NoonAwardTentative: May 8, 2002Completion of Purchase and Transport of

Rail Vehicle(s) off site by the Awardee.This must be completed by the
Awardee(s)

No later than the time it has proposed in the Proposed Schedule submittal.

5.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD

The basis for award shall be the bid responsive to all bidding requirements and
terms and conditions of this Invitation for Sealed Bid, Document No.
501004-122, that, at the sole discretion of WRS, offers the best overall value
to the US Government (EPA). The solicitation will be closed and sealed bids
will be opened by WRS at 12:00 noon, on April 30, 2002. Bidders will be advised
of award on or about May 8, 2002. Because bidders are invited to make offers on
one ore more of the rail vehicles for sale, WRS may make one or more awards,
pursuant to this solicitation. However, WRS is not obligated to make any award
at all. WRS will award to the bidder that, at the sole discretion of WRS,
offers the best overall value to the US government.

6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Contract Documents (Cumulatively, "The Agreement") consist of, and Offerors
Agree to: All

terms and conditions contained in this Invitation for Bid Document and
itsAttachments A, B, and C, and

Bidder's Offer to Purchase. The Agreement shall be effective upon WRS' written
acceptance of

Bidder's Offer to Purchase.

ATTACHMENT "A"

OFFER TO PURCHASE

Offer for Purchase below represents an Offer to Purchase that is inclusive of
ALL requirements of Invitation for Bid Document No. 501004-122. Offeror may bid
to purchase one or more line items. If any line items are not bid, Offeror MUST
write N/A in all associated boxes. Do not leave any boxes blank.

Item DescriptionIn addition to paying any and all costs necessary to
accomplish repair and transport off site, Offeror offers the following fixed
price for Purchase:

1Locomotive No. 1

2Locomotive No. 2

3Rail Crane

Acknowledgment of Offeror:

In submitting this bid Offeror acknowledges that it has read, understands and
agrees to all terms and conditions contained within the Invitation for Bid
document (IFB), Document No. 501004-122 and any Addenda thereto. It is further
agreed that the Contract Documents consist of, and all Work is to be governed
by and performed in strict accordance with the Terms and Conditions (Attachment
B), all applicable flowdown provisions of WRS' Prime Contract No. 68-S2-99-07
with the US Environmental Protection Agency (Attachment C); The Service
Contract Act of 1986, as Amended; and this Invitation for Bid Document No.
501004-122, and any Addenda issued by WRS. Offeror represents that it will hold
its bid firm for six months. Offeror acknowledges that it will pay any and all
costs necessary to and associated with repair and transport of the rail
vehicles off site, in addition to paying the fixed price bid above, to WRS, in
the form of a certified check, prior to transport of the rail vehicle(s) off
site. Offeror acknowledges that it accepts the rail vehicles in an AS IS
condition, in full and complete consideration for its bid. As an inducement to
WRS to accept its Offer to Purchase, Offeror releases and indemnifies WRS and
EPA from and against any and all loss, costs, damages, claims, fines, penalties
and costs of any kind associated in any manner whatsoever with Offeror's
repair, transport, and re-use of the rail vehicles.

Accepted and Agreed for Offeror (Buyer):

____________________________________

Signature

Date:

Federal Identification Number: (Tax payer number):
_______________________________

Company: _______________________________________ Representative:
________________

Street address:
_________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: _________ Zip:
_________________________

Phone #: ____________________ Fax #: _______________________ E-Mail:
_____________

ATTACHMENT B

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The Contract Documents, including these Terms and Conditions, WRS Invitation
for Sealed Bid Document No. 501004-122, and Buyer's Offer to Purchase thereto,
(cumulatively, "The Agreement")govern purchase by Buyer of the Rail Car(s) as
stipulated on Attachment A of Invitation for Sealed Bid Document No.
501004-122. The Agreement is effective upon acceptance by WRS (hereinafter,
"Seller") of the Offer to Purchase submitted by Bidder (hereinafter, "Buyer.").
The Agreement contemplates that Buyer, at its own expense, discretion, and
direction, will accomplish some repair work and/or other work at the Roebling
Steel site to transport the vintage rail car(s) (hereinafter, "Work").

1. This Invitation for Bid and the Offer to Purchase, when accepted by Seller,
either in writing or by shipment of any equipment, material or other
commencement of performance of services hereunder, constitutes the entire
contract between Seller and Buyer concerning its subject matter. Any changes or
contrary or additional conditions proposed by Seller are hereby rejected,
unless expressly stated in the Offer to Purchase.

2. WARRANTY. Sold in an "As-is" condition. Seller makes no warranty, express or
implied as to condition or fitness for any particular use.

3. TAXES. Buyer shall pay all sales, use, excise, gross receipts and other
taxes, charges, and contributions now or hereafter imposed in any way on the
Work furnished hereunder or the compensation paid to persons employed in
connection with performance of the Work and Purchase hereunder.

4. APPLICABLE LAWS. Buyer agrees to fully observe and comply with all
applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and orders of any
government or governmental agency or department pertaining to the Work and
Purchase, including but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act as
amended, Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity), the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Executive Order 11701 (the Vietnam Era Veterans
Readjustment Act of 1974), Executive Order 11625 (Utilization of Minority
Business Enterprise), the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Executive
Order 11758 (Employment of the Handicapped), and Executive Order 12138
(Utilization of Women Owned Firms).

5. CHANGES. Buyer shall make no changes in this Order without Seller's written
consent. Seller reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for convenience
at any time. The Buyer and Seller shall agree to any price change in writing
before it becomes effective.

6. INSURANCE. Without in any way limiting any of Buyer's obligations,
indemnities, or liabilities under Article 18, Buyer shall maintain the
following minimum insurance at Buyer's expense: (a) Workers' Compensation
Insurance statutory limits, and Employers' Liability Insurance limit of
$1,000,000 each occurrence; (b) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance
combined bodily injury and property damage limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence;
(c) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (including contractual coverage)
combined bodily/personal injury and property damage limit of $1,000,000 each
occurrence; (d) railroad protective liability insurance, any (e) any other
insurance Seller and/or Buyer may require. Whenever requested, Buyer shall
furnish (Certificate of Insurance) evidence satisfactory to Seller that such
insurance is in effect. All policies shall name both WRS and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency as additional insureds. All such insurance
shall be primary, and shall provide for thirty days notice of cancellation or
termination.

7. TERMS OF PAYMENT. Buyer will pay WRS in full, making payment in the form of
a certified cashiers check, prior to commencing any repairs of the rail car(s)
on site for transport off site.

8. DEFAULT. Time is of the essence in the performance by Buyer. Seller's right
to require strict performance by Buyer shall not be affected by any previous
waiver, forbearance or course of dealing. If Seller breaches any provision
hereof or becomes insolvent, enters bankruptcy, receivership or other like
proceeding (voluntarily or involuntarily) or makes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, Seller may, at its sole discretion, in addition to any
other rights it may have hereunder or by law, without any liability to Buyer,
(1) terminate all or part of the Contract Documents by giving Buyer written
notice, (2) sell the rail cars to another entity, with no further recourse to
Buyer, and/or (3) avail itself of the Bid Security as liquidated damages. In
such event, title to any of Buyer's work, whether completed or partially
completed, as well as all materials prepared, shall at Seller's option, upon
giving written notice to Buyer, vest in Seller, and Buyer shall be liable to
Seller for all costs incurred by Seller in finally accomplishing sale for
Seller's Customer.

9. STOP WORK OR TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. Seller may at its absolute
discretion, stop the Work or terminate the Agreement for its own convenience at
any time.

10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Buyer shall conduct all operations in Buyer's own
name as an independent contractor and not in the name of, or as agent for,
Seller or Seller's Client.

16. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. Buyer warrants that no person or selling
agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this PO upon an
agreement or understanding for a commission or percentage, brokerage, or
contingent fee, except bona fide employees or agencies maintained for the
purpose of securing business.

17. NON WAIVER. Waiver by Seller of any provision of this PO shall not
constitute a waiver as to any other provision and shall not affect the right to
thereafter exercise any right or remedy in the event of any other default,
whether similar or not.

18. INDEMNITY. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Seller and
Seller's Client from and against any and all liability, claims, demands,
damages, and costs of every kind and nature for injury to, or death of, any and
all persons (including, without limitation, employees or representatives of the
Buyer or of the Seller or of any subcontractor, or any other person or persons)
and for damage to, or destruction or loss, consequential or otherwise, of any
and all property, real or personal (including without limitation, property of
the Buyer or of the Seller or of any subcontractor, or of any other person or
persons or entities), resulting from or in any manner arising out of or in
connection with the performance of the Work. Excluded from this paragraph are
only those injuries to (or deaths of) persons and damage to or destruction or
loss of property arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the
Seller, its employees or representatives.

19. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT. No federal, state, or local representative or
official shall be admitted to any benefit that may arise therefrom. This
provision shall not apply if made with a corporation or for its general benefit.

20. PRIME AGREEMENT. Where Seller has made an agreement (the "Prime Agreement")
with its client, all contract provisions applicable hereto and required by law,
order, regulation or Seller's client are hereby incorporated herein by
reference as fully as if set forth herein in full. Copy of Prime Contract terms
and conditions will be made available upon request.

21. DISPUTES. The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising out
of the performance of this PO promptly, provided that the non-disputing party
receives prompt written notice from the disputing party of the nature of the
dispute and the relief sought. Notwithstanding the dispute, Buyer shall
continue to perform its obligations, unless Seller terminates or otherwise
suspends performance hereunder.

22. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND SEVERABILITY. Except to the extent that federal
contract clauses apply pursuant to a Prime Agreement, this Agreement is to be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida..
Any action instituted for the enforcement of Agreement shall be resolved only
in the federal court or state courts of the foregoing State. The prevailing
party shall be entitled to a reasonable sum for attorney's fees, court costs,
and any costs incurred in enforcing said judgment. In the event that any of the
provisions or portions, or applications thereof, of this Agreement are held to
be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the parties
shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of this Agreement
with a view toward effecting the purpose of this Agreement and the validity and
enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions, or applications
thereof, shall not be affected.

COORDINATION OF EFFORTS. Buyer will at all times coordinate its Work and
Performance with the work of WRS

and other entities on site, so as not to interfere in any way with site
operations. Buyer will accomplish Work and peformance on days and at times
acceptable to WRS.

NO PRIVITY OF CONTRACT. Buyer has no privity of contract with Seller's Client,
and will direct any and all

communications through WRS.

ATTACHMENT C

FLOW-DOWN PROVISIONS

Flowdown Provision of WRS' Prime Contract with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency - Contract # 68-S2-99-06 and #68-S2-99-07 include:

Subcontractor shall maintain payrolls and basic payroll records during the
course of the contract work and shall preserve them for a period of three years
from the completion of the contract for all laborers and mechanics; including
guards and watchmen, working on the contract. Such records shall contain the
names and address of each such employee, social security number correct
classification, hourly rates of wages paid, daily and weekly number of hours
worked, deductions made, and actual wages paid. These records shall be made
available by the Subcontractor for inspection, copying, or transcription by the
EPA Contracting Officer, The Department of Labor, or their authorized
representatives. The Subcontractor will permit such representatives to
interview employees during working hours on the job.

Subcontractor shall furnish payment bonds at the delivery order level with the
Unites States named as obligee for the performance of work under the prime
contract where the subcontract exceeds $50,000.

Notwithstanding any other clause of the prime contract, the Contractor is not
required to include any FAR provision or clause, other than those listed below
to the extent they are applicable and as may be required to establish the
reasonableness of prices under Part 15, in a subcontract at any tier for
commercial items or commercial components:

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O 11246);

52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam
Era (38 USC 4212(a);

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 USC 793); and

The Contractor has been required by prime contract to include the terms of this
clause in subcontracts awarded under the prime contract referenced above.

4. The Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended applies to all work performed
pursuant this Agreement.

EVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACQUISITION (EPAAR) CLAUSES

The following EPAAR mandatory flow-down contract clauses are hereby
incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if provided in full
text and are available in full text, if requested:

1552.208-70 DEC 1993 PRINTING (DEVIATION)

1552.209-71 MAY 1994 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

1552.209-73 MAY 1994 NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING PERSONNEL

1552.209-74 MAR 1997 LIMITATION OF FUTURE CONTRACTING (TCRR)

ALTERNATE I (MAR 1997) (DEVIATION)

EP 52.219-110 APR 1990 UTILIZATION OF RURAL AREA SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

EP 52.219-115 JUL 1991 UTILIZATION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES
ANDUNIVERSITIES

1552.227-76 MAY 1994 PROJECT EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

1552.235-70 APR 1984 SCREENING BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR CLAIMS OFCONFIDENTIALITY

1552.235-71 APR 1984 TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

1552.235-79 APR 1996 RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Roebling Steel Site__________ Invitation for Sealed Bids to Purchase
Locomotives_________March 18, 2002

____________________________________ WRS Infrastructure & Environment,
Inc.___________________

501004-122r


lamontdc@adelphia.net

Basically, it means that a company (WRS Infrastructure & Environment) has two locomotives and one railroad crane up for auction. This company is cleaning up a "Superfund" environmental site (i.e.- big hazardous waste mess) under a contract from the EPA and they are allowed to sell any salvagable equipment they recover. If you are interested in bidding on the equipment, contact the company at the phone number and they will send you a package with information and instructions on how to bid on the equipment.

Regards,
Hugh Odom

> VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVES AND RAIL CRANE FOR SALE
> (3/27/102)
> DESCRIPTION:
> Interested parties may request an Invitation
> to Bid package for Vintage Locamotives
> recovered pursuant to WRS' ERRS Contract
> with the United States Environmental
> Protection Agency, Contract No. 68-S2-99-07,
> Delivery Order No. 004 at the Roebling Steel
> Superfund Site. Bids Due April 30, 2002.

> Contact:

> KBennett@wrsie.com or (267) 540-0048 Kim D.
> Bennett, Contracts Manager

> WRS Infrastructure and Environment, Inc.

> CONTACT: WRS Infrastructure &
> Environment, Inc.

> PHONE: 267-540-0048 x 225


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whodom@awod.com

> Thanks guys, you know sometimes I get the feeling that there are gems stored away out there that are long forgotten, I'm not talking hiawathas or J-3 hudsons, just old engines that got parked in an industrial building and forgotten.If you think this is wishful thinking, I have news for you, I used to be the assistant curator for the Ontario Agricultural museum. Every once in a while we would get a call about someone wishing to donate items found in a barn after the property changed owners. Well one day I got a call about an old tractor, we took a drive to see this old tractor, and it turned out to be a steam traction engine, still attached to the threshing machine, with the original water tank beside it..it does happen.

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