The public purpose of this task is for the mitigation of public safety hazards, preservation of the specified abandoned mine sites, and the maintenance of habitat for bats and other…

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $803,212.18 Cooperative Agreement under the Natural Resource Stewardship program (CFDA 15.944) to the California Department of Conservation (DOC) to mitigate public safety hazards, preserve abandoned mine sites, and maintain habitat for bats and other wildlife. Under this 5-year award, the DOC will complete eligibility determinations, wildlife surveys, and regulatory compliance for all identified sites by the end of 2025. In 2025-2026, the DOC will finalize proposed remediation work for NPS approval, and then contract out and complete the NPS-approved remediations as soon as possible thereafter. Key remediation activities may include scaling loose rock, rock drilling, concrete work, and installing bat gates, culverts, and fencing. The DOC will oversee construction activities and inspect the work for compliance with NPS specifications. The project started on July 1, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2029.

The public purpose of this task is for the mitigation of public safety hazards, preservation of the specified abandoned mine sites, and the maintenance of habitat for bats and other wildlife.determinations of eligibility, wildlife surveys, and compliance shall be completed for all sites by the end of 2025. In 2025 and 2026, the recipient shall finalize proposed remediation work for npss approval. By 2027, NPS-approved remediations shall be contracted out by the recipient and all required work shall be completed as soon as possible thereafter. Under this agreement, NPS shall determine the appropriate remediation techniques and specifications to mitigate hazards and resource impacts at these abandoned mine lands (AML) features. Additional sites and features may be added to the scope of work, timing and funding permitting. The recipient shall follow the state of california procurement procedures to select the contractor with the lowest qualified bid. The recipient shall prepare the bid solicitation and conduct the solicitation process per state contracting rules, including a mandatory contractor pre-bid field visit to all sites. Standard criteria for bonds, insurance, licensing, and contractor qualifications are included in the solicitation process. The project might be split into more than one solicitation.onsite construction activities shall vary by site and feature, and may include scaling or clearing loose rock, rock drilling for anchor pins, pouring concrete footers, and installing BAT gates, culvert gates, cupolas, wire netting, polyurethane foam plugs, and fencing. Contractors shall follow all worksite requirements and stipulations as defined by the recipient and NPS. The recipient shall be on-site as necessary to oversee construction activities and to inspect and document work product for compliance with NPS-approved remediation techniques and specifications. Moja staff should also be involved in these efforts as time permits. The recipient shall provide a summary of remediation work to the moja key officials for the project within four (4) weeks of completion of all contracted remediation work.