JH26-13 Price Tunnels 2025 Project - Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ)

This contract involves the procurement of professional engineering services by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining under the State of Utah Division of Purchasing. The primary objective is to evaluate abandoned mine sites within the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program, focusing on assessing public safety and environmental hazards, and designing reclamation solutions to mitigate these risks. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement, with all deliverables due by December 31, 2027, and aims to select a qualified vendor through a competitive process based on statements of qualifications, excluding pricing information at this stage. The selected firm must demonstrate expertise in civil or mining engineering, possess a Utah-licensed professional engineer, and meet specific prerequisites outlined in Utah procurement regulations. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and compliance with Utah laws, including provisions for confidentiality of sensitive business information submitted during the qualification phase. The evaluation criteria focus on technical capabilities, experience, and project approach, with the highest-ranked vendor given the opportunity to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract. The contract will be governed by Utah’s standard terms and conditions, which specify legal responsibilities, record-keeping, and compliance requirements, including employment verification and conflict of interest policies. Funding for the project is provided by both the U.S. Office of Surface Mining and the State of Utah, with an estimated contract value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Overall, this initiative aims to ensure effective reclamation of abandoned mine sites to protect public safety and the environment through qualified professional engineering services.