(Resolicitation) Reclamation Construction for Sowbelly Gulch Project

The State of Utah, through the Division of Purchasing and the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, is soliciting bids for the Reclamation Construction Sowbelly Gulch Project in Carbon County, Utah, with a focus on closing one abandoned mine in Trash Canyon, maintaining four previously closed mine openings in Spring Canyon, and revegetating disturbed areas at abandoned coal mines. The project, identified by solicitation number JH27-1-1, has a response deadline of August 20, 2026, and all work must be completed by August 31, 2026, with possible extensions for weather-related delays. A mandatory site visit is required, with coordinates provided for the pre-bid meeting, and vendors must attend to be eligible. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the total bid price, considering both lump sum amounts and unit prices for all work items, with award contingent upon reasonableness and alignment with the owner’s interests. The estimated value is $45,000, though no official ceiling is specified. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment meeting detailed specifications including mine closure methods such as block wall maintenance, native stone wall construction, backfilling, and concrete or urea silicate foam applications, all governed by General Technical Specifications and site-specific requirements under Section 0300. Payment terms include monthly progress submissions, with 5% of total contract cost withheld as retainage and an additional 40% withheld on mobilization until full completion and acceptance. Payment is strictly for work accepted by the owner, with final acceptance requiring complete operability of all systems. The contractor must provide a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond, along with $1 million in combined single limit general and automobile liability insurance, and workers’ compensation coverage. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America Act, and Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act is mandatory, including eligibility verification through the Applicant/Violator System. The contractor must also certify compliance with federal and state non-discrimination, anti-lobbying, anti-boycott, and E-verify requirements, and agree to indemnify the State of Utah. Liquidated damages of $781 per day apply for delays, and violations may lead to termination with ten days’ notice, or thirty days’ notice if federal funds are withheld. All documentation, including bid schedules, technical specifications, and attachments,