26-422DNR-MINES-B-51539 | AML 2505 Zeigler C C No 1

This solicitation, designated as 26-422DNR-MINES-B-51539 and titled AML 2505 Zeigler C C No 1, is issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, specifically managed by the Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Division. The contract entails the permanent sealing of two abandoned mine shafts through the use of Class SI concrete and excavation works, including furnishing and placing approximately 125 cubic yards of furnished excavation and 135 cubic yards of special excavation, along with 154 cubic yards of concrete. The scope extends to grading for positive drainage using furnished earth materials, installation of 1.6 acres of native seeding complemented by soil amendments, and restoration of vegetation with pine trees to reinstate or enhance original site conditions. All critical construction activities are subject to inspection and approval by the assigned engineer prior to backfilling and concrete placement, ensuring adherence to stringent quality and safety standards established by referenced Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and supplemental amendments. The contract operates under State of Illinois standard terms and conditions that use sequential clause numbering rather than formal FAR references, addressing key administrative and legal provisions such as assignment, modifications, warranties, termination causes, and confidentiality, while allowing for conditional subcontract review and federal funding compliance. Inspection and acceptance criteria emphasize government oversight with the Director of DNR or designee as the approving authority, requiring seed materials to meet USDA Federal Seed Act standards and earth fill to conform with compaction and moisture content guidelines. Vendor certifications include compliance with Illinois procurement codes, reporting obligations, prohibition on lobbying with appropriated funds, and affirmation of drug-free workplace and domestic steel sourcing. The contract’s place of performance is Springfield, Illinois, and while financial details like contract value and payment office specifics are not disclosed, invoicing is milestone-based and subject to statutory offsets. Special contract requirements such as security clearances, key personnel identification, contract options, and organizational conflict of interest clauses are notably absent. The procurement does not incorporate an evaluation factors section or detailed proposal submission instructions in the available data. Overall, the contract establishes a robust framework for environmentally responsible mine reclamation executed with regulatory compliance and state oversight.