AML 2640b Blackstump Road Pits Maintenance

Solicitation AML-IRaE-2640b is issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, for reclamation work located approximately 1.5 miles north of Percy in Randolph County. The project involves the construction of a cast-in-place concrete pad, with thicknesses ranging from one to three feet, incorporated into an existing slope with riprap along Blackstump Road. All work must comply with IDOT Specification Section 503 and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The contractor is responsible for maintaining existing roads and restoring any temporary construction roads to their original or better condition upon completion. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Performance must commence within 30 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with substantial completion required by March 31, 2027, and a final contract end date of August 31, 2027. Key requirements include a minimum 12-month warranty for supplies, adherence to prevailing wage laws, and general liability insurance of up to 2 million dollars per occurrence. Payments are governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing typically occurring at the completion of the contract. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice.