seeking qualifications for a multidiscipline consulting firm or team, with proven experience in transitioning equipment utilizing Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to use of a military specification (MILSPEC) compliant Fluorine-Free Foam (F3). Services requested include consulting services to advise on selection of F3 foam, procedures for F3 transition including development of protocols and standards for decontamination, training for staff in best management practices including but not limited to handling, storage, disposal of F3, and other foam-related evaluations. The consultant shall produce design and bid documents for public bidding for selection of a contractor to perform transition services, including cleaning and decontamination of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and associated piping/equipment, disposal and/or decontamination of all apparatuses associated with use of AFFF, and commissioning of equipment with F3 following decontamination procedures. The Consultant shall work closely with the Authority and other interested parties to provide such services in a timely and effective manner that would allow continual operation of sufficient fire fighting vehicles throughout the transition process.; The consultant shall demonstrate experience in a multitude of disciplines including but not limited to environmental engineering, hazardous and contaminated materials management, treatment and disposal, mechanical engineering, fire suppression and plumbing, environmental chemistry, emerging science and technologies and any other relevant consultation that may be required during the transition. The Consultant shall demonstrate that the team is sufficiently staffed at all levels, including an appropriate breadth of expertise as well as sufficient number of staff to support field programs with aggressive schedules and logistical time constraints, including off-hours work.
