BC_LP_UravanNRD_Special Conditions DQ1 PKAA 2026-0430.pdf

Special Conditions

Bobcat LaPorte Uravan NRD Project

DQ1 PKAA 2026*0430

April 15, 2026

Introduction This Request for Documented Quotations (DQ) is issued by the State of Colorado, acting by and through the Department of Natural Resources (“Department” or “DNR”), Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or the “Division”).

Additional Attachments & Links

● DRMS General Conditions

● General Bid Specifications, 2009

● Feature Work List

● Bid Schedule

● Safety Health Environmental Action Plan

● Folder Bobcat_LaPorte_Uravan_NRD_Project

Single Point of Contact All contact regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the Delegated Agency Buyer listed below:

Teresa Donaldson teresa.donaldson@state.co.us

Important: Because phone lines may not be consistently monitored, email is the preferred method of communication. The individual listed above is the sole point of contact for this solicitation. Initiating contact with anyone other than this individual may result in bidder disqualification.

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Project Location The Bobcat LaPorte Uravan Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Project is located along Montrose County EE22 / Long Park Road, approximately 18 miles north of Naturita, CO.

Please see the maps in the linked project folder.

Project Summary The Bobcat and LaPorte uranium mines are legacy mines located on UMETCO Minerals Corporation-owned mining claims. There are 2 subsidence features exposing the underground mine workings, and surface water is entering the groundwater table through the openings. In addition, the subsidence features are safety hazards. The project will seal the openings with Polyurethane Foam and backfill with onsite waste rock. Hydrologic controls to divert the surface water runoff away from the mine openings will be constructed, and all disturbed areas will be revegetated.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing for the Bobcat LaPorte Uravan NRD Project will be held on-site at the Project Site on Long Park Road. Contractors will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. MT, at the parking area behind Naturita Sales, 150 W. Main St, Naturita, CO 81422, and then drive 45 minutes to the project site. Registration is Not Required. The purpose of the Pre-Bid meeting is to afford potential bidders the opportunity to inspect the proposed work and access conditions. Bidders are advised to be prompt. A sign-in sheet will be available at the Pre-Bid meeting for firms to record their attendance. It is the bidder's responsibility to make certain their attendance is recorded on the sign-in sheet.

Signing the Pre-Bid Meeting attendance list to represent more than one person or company is not permitted. Failure to sign in and sign out, as directed by the Project Manager, will be cause for rejection of a bid.

Each individual may represent themselves or a single company at the pre-bid for the purpose of bidding.

All interested bidders must attend. Bidders shall review all Documents including the Meeting Requirements before the pre-bid meeting.

Click on the Google link below for access to additional project documents

Bobcat_LaPorte_Uravan_NRD_Project

This pre-bid meeting involves inspection of hazardous and unstable mine openings.

The safety of prospective bidders is of utmost importance to the DRMS. No one will be allowed within 15 feet of any vertical mine opening without proper safety equipment, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cdeAPtPNKNdyYTwkAr_ucKn1j28AIoR0?usp=sharing including a safety belt or harness properly secured to a safety lanyard and anchor. No one will be allowed to examine any horizontal mine opening without wearing a hard hat.

Bidders are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at this meeting and site showing, all terms and conditions of the contract documents remain unchanged unless they are changed by a written amendment issued by DRMS. If the answers to questions or any amendments to the contract documents create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the bidder to seek clarification prior to submitting a bid.

Written Inquiries Prospective Offerors may make written inquiries concerning the DQ to obtain clarification of requirements. Inquiries may be submitted to the Single Point of Contact via email by Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. MT.

The preferred method for submitting inquiries is via email with attachments in a PDF or Word format. Please use the bid number in the subject line of the email and include your name, company name, address, and contact information. Inquiries sent by fax or mail service will not be accepted. An amendment containing questions and their answers will be posted on the ColoradoVSS website.

Bid Submittal Deadline The deadline for all bids to be submitted is no later than 4:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Bid Opening Date The bids for this project will be opened on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A written tabulation of the DQ results will be available to those bidders who submit a legible email address with their bid.

Project Duration The project will not begin until all DRMS contracting agreements have been executed. The project is scheduled for construction between June 1, 2026 and June 19, 2026. This includes ten (10) calendar days mobilization time. These dates are tentative and may change.

The time of completion allowed for the project is eighteen (18) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This includes ten (10) calendar days mobilization time.

Submission Instructions All bids must be submitted electronically via Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) at www.colorado.gov/vss.

http://www.colorado.gov/vss

Contractors must monitor the amendment history in ColoradoVSS for any updates or modifications. In the event that it becomes necessary to modify the DQ, the modification will be made in ColoradoVSS. It is very important that vendors check ColoradoVSS on a regular basis, as this is the sole method for communicating any modifications. Modifications included in amendments published on ColoradoVSS take precedence over information in the DQ.

The ColoradoVSS Help Desk is available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT and can be reached by emailing vsshelp@state.co.us.

ColoradoVSS is the preferred submission method of bids but if ColoradoVSS is unavailable, bids may be submitted by email to: dnr_drms_imrp_bids@state.co.us. Bids submitted via fax or mail service are NOT permitted.

Required Submission Content A responsive bid must include the following, properly completed and submitted:

● Bid Schedule

● List of Equipment Offered form

● SDVOSB Certification issued through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (if applicable)

Late bids will not be considered unless they are deemed acceptable per Procurement Rule R-24-103-201-10 as determined by the DNR Purchasing Director or their delegate.

Accommodation Statement: The State of Colorado is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. If necessary, please contact the single point of contact for accessibility assistance regarding any of the documents associated with this DQ.

Visit our accessibility webpage for more information and services, including AIRA, our free service for blind and low-vision users.

Bid Schedule A completed Bid Schedule must be returned with the bid. If there is more than one tab on the bid schedule spreadsheet, all tabs must be completed. The quantities listed on which unit prices are requested are estimates only. The prices indicated on the Bid Schedule shall include the cost of all labor and materials, equipment and services, and all other expenses necessary for the completion of the work. Alternate bids will not be accepted. Bidders shall acknowledge any/all amendments to this DQ on the Submission Form of the DQ with signature by a person authorized to bind the Offeror.

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List of Equipment Offered The List of Equipment Offered form must be returned with each bid. All equipment to be used on the project must be listed. The Contractor must own, have a current lease for the equipment intended to be used to perform the work, or must furnish a statement of arrangements to rent, or otherwise procure, adequate equipment to perform the work. Inclusion of a piece of equipment on the List of Equipment Offered represents a commitment to devote that piece of equipment to the project work for the entire duration of the project. An award will not be given to a bidder who in the opinion of the Project Manager either (a) does not have adequate equipment, or (b) does not have firm and satisfactory arrangements to obtain adequate equipment to perform the work described in the DQ.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (“SDVOSBs” see §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq.).

SDVOSBs, who are incorporated or organized in Colorado or maintain a place of business or have an office in Colorado and who are officially registered and verified as a SDVOSB by the Center for Veteran Enterprise within the U.S. Small Business Administration (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov), may receive a 5% preference on their bid. This preference applies only to the price, and the SDVOSBs must still meet all other qualifications required in the bid. SDVOSBs claiming this preference shall submit documentation of SDVOSB certification issued through the Center for Veteran Enterprise within the U.S. Small Business Administration in their response to the solicitation. Bid submissions without this documentation will not be given a preference.

Conflict of Interest By submission of a response bid, the Offeror agrees that, at the time of contracting, the Offeror has no interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the required services. The Offeror further agrees that, in the performance of the contract, they shall not employ any person having any such known interest.

Resident Bidder Preference (see §24-103-906 C.R.S., et seq.)

When a contract for commodities or services is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference against a nonresident bidder equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. A resident bidder is authorized to transact business in the State of Colorado, maintains a place of business in Colorado and pays unemployment compensation taxes.

Failure to Perform If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of the bid by DRMS, fails to execute such further contractual documents and give such bond(s) (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements) as may be required within ten (10) days after receipt of the Notice of

Intent to Award, the award may be terminated for default. In such an event the Contractor shall be liable for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid, and the bid guarantee shall be available toward offsetting such difference.

Conditions Affecting the Work In addition to examining the drawings and specifications, completion schedule, and other instructions, bidders shall visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, including average climatic conditions and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof.

Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

Notice of Intent to Award Notice of intent to award will be made with reasonable promptness, by written notice to the low responsive and responsible bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Documented Quote. These criteria will include, but not be limited to the lowest Grand Total Price, corrected if necessary for errors in price extension and/or addition, on the Bidder's equipment if a List of Equipment Offered is required with the bid, and the capability to meet the performance time requirements. The Grand Total Price will be used for comparing bids only.

The lowest responsible bid, taking into account the Colorado resident bidder preference, if applicable, Article 14 of the DRMS General Conditions, will be determined by and the contract will be awarded on the base bid plus all additive alternates, to the extent that the addition of alternates results in a sum total within available funds to finance the contract.

Additive alternates will be used in determining the lowest responsible bidder, adding in the numerical order listed. An equal number of alternates shall be added to the base bid of each bidder within funds available to finance the contract for the purposes of determining the lowest responsible bidder. If this bid exceeds such amount, the right is reserved to reject all bids.

The bidder must be registered to do business in the State of Colorado with the Secretary of State www.sos.state.co.us. A Certificate of Good Standing will be required to process the Agreement.

A Notice of Intent to Award will be sent to the apparent low bidder within a reasonable time following the bid submission deadline. The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety must receive the following by the date specified in the award letter:

a. Executed Agreement, if required;

b. Fully-executed Performance and Labor and Material Bonds, accompanied by appropriate Power of Attorney, if required;

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c. Certificates of Insurance showing proof of required coverage with Additional Insured Endorsements and subrogation waivers as applicable;

d. AML Contractor Ownership and Control Form, if required;

e. Three-Way Agreement for Reclamation Activities, if required;

f. A list of all subcontractors to be used on the project, the work tasks, and the dollar value to be subcontracted to each;

g. Completed W-9 form, if requested.

Please consult Articles 2-7 of the DRMS General Conditions.

If the above documents are not submitted properly within 10 days of Notice of Intent to Award, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety may elect to award the Contract to the next lowest bidder pursuant to rules. Awardees are advised to keep close contact with DRMS during this period.

Colorado Contract The successful Offeror, hereafter called Contractor, will be required to enter into a formal contract with the State. The Contract will incorporate by reference these Special Conditions, published addenda, and the response of the successful Offeror, and will include all contract terms and the Colorado Special Provisions.

State Terms and Conditions A quote submitted in response to this solicitation shall constitute a binding offer and acknowledgment that all terms and conditions of this solicitation are accepted. Any proposed exception taken to the State’s Terms and Conditions must be clearly and thoroughly identified and supported, and acceptable alternatives must be proposed. Vendors must identify any variations between their quote and the solicitation. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of any rights to subsequently modify the terms of performance. The State reserves the right to reject any changes suggested to the Contract Terms and Conditions and award to the next most advantageous qualified responsive vendor.

Single Contract DRMS may enter into a single contract. Any partnerships between firms specializing must be managed in a Prime Contractor/Subcontractor approach. All references to “Contractor” or “offeror” throughout this document shall be interpreted to mean the prime responding vendor, except where specifically noted otherwise. Any/all forms signed and submitted by this defined Prime Contractor shall be interpreted as an acknowledgement of terms and conditions and assumed responsibilities on behalf of all partnered entities (if applicable). The selected Contractor will be required to assume responsibility for all goods and services offered in its bid, and DRMS will consider the selected Contractor to be the sole point of contact with regard to all contractual matters and responsibilities. The selected Contractor must gain prior written approval from DRMS for any changes to subcontractors, subsequent to bid submission.

Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds A Performance and Labor and Material Bond is required if the amount bid is $150,000.00 or greater. The Contractor shall furnish a Labor and Material bond for 100 percent of the original contract price and a Performance bond for 100 percent of the original amount of the Contract.

The bonds are required by State Law, Title 24-105, 202-203, C.R.S., as amended. The bonds shall be submitted using the State forms. The State requests that the Surety and Contractor leave the date of the Contract found on the first page of each bond form blank, and we will ‘pen’ in the date after the Controller executes the Contract. These bonds will be submitted along with the standard State Agreement form within 10 days of the "Notice of Intent to Award."

Vendor and Bond Assistance Any vendors that need support responding to solicitations may contact the Colorado Supplier Diversity Navigator at the Statewide Equity Office of Supplier Diversity. Services provided include assistance with responding to solicitations, interpretation of solicitation documents, technical assistance referrals, availability of resources, and bond assistance under the Construction Statewide Bond Assistance Program, through which eligible contractors can apply for assistance in securing the required bonding. The office can be reached during normal business hours by calling 303-866-5765 or emailing DPA_SupplierDiversityHelp@state.co.us.

Retainage If the project exceeds $150,000.00, 5% retainage will be withheld until the project has been satisfactorily completed. Notice of Contractor’s Settlement will be advertised via electronic media on the www.colorado.gov/vss.

Rejection of Bids Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-103-301, the State of Colorado reserves the right to reject any or all Bids received in response to this DQ, or to cancel this DQ if it is in the best interest of the State to do so. Failure to furnish all information, or to follow the Bid format set forth in this DQ, may act to disqualify the bid. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid is signed and all required information is included.

In the event the Department of Natural Resources elects to not award any Offeror, or the DQ solicitation is canceled, all received bids must be retained as confidential and will not be subject to public inspection. The purpose for this condition is to prevent any future potential offerors an opportunity to review other offerors’ bids and thereby gain any unfair advantage in submitting future bids.

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Protested Solicitations and Awards Any Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract may protest to the DNR Purchasing Director. The protest of a small purchase solicitation or award of contract shall be submitted in writing to the procurement official or his or her designee within three (3) business days, unless the procurement official otherwise extends the time period to ten (10) business days, after such aggrieved party knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.

DNR Procurement Official Ion Cotsapas- ion.cotsapas@state.co.us

The written protest shall include, as a minimum, the following:

● The name and address of the protestor;

● Appropriate identification of the procurement by bid or award number;

● A statement of the reasons for the protest; and

● Any available exhibits, evidence, or documents substantiating the protest.

General Bid Specifications The Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program, General Bid Specifications, 2009, which include DRMS General Conditions, Standard Work Specifications, and Standard Drawings and Figures, are intended to complement these Special Conditions. Please refer to the Standard Work Specifications for all applicable types of work required in the Special Conditions. The DRMS General Conditions apply to all work covered in the Special Conditions.

Liquidated Damages The liquidated damages for this project will be $400.00 per day. Please see General Conditions, Article 39.

ACH/EFT Payments Offerors are highly encouraged to consider signing up for ACH/EFT payments. ACH/EFT payments provide the advantage of ensuring quick and secure payments for the goods and services that contractors provide to the State. ACH/EFT payments help avoid the unnecessary and sometimes inevitable delays in the mail, and the possibility of lost warrants, which will further delay payment. DNR’s goal is to pay contractors as soon as possible - signing up for the ACH/EFT is an important step in making this happen. For additional information about signing up for ACH/EFT payments, please contact the Point of Contact for this solicitation.

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Three-Way Agreement A Three-Way Agreement is Required for this project. If a three-way Agreement for Reclamation Activities is required, the Contractor shall enter into a three-way agreement between the Contractor, the State of Colorado and the private landowner, and maintain for the duration of the work. In addition to that specified above, Contractor must provide landowner with a certificate of insurance that includes the following:

a. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, which includes operations & premises coverage, products/completed operation coverage, all on an occurrence basis, all with a combined single limit of liability of $1,000,000;

b. Statutory Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Disability Insurance;

c. Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence; and

d. Automobile Insurance with a combined single limit of liability of $1,000,000, and furnish evidence of the insurance coverage as prescribed in the three-way agreement.

If a three-way Agreement for Reclamation Activities is required, the Contractor will be required to furnish lien waivers to the private landowner. See Number 5 of the sample three-way Agreement for Reclamation Activities. The landowner's address will be furnished to the Contractor with the Notice of Intent to Award.

Disadvantaged Business Opportunities The State encourages its agencies to utilize minority-owned and women-owned businesses to the greatest extent possible without sacrificing adequate competition. Offerors are reminded of the illegality of discrimination. While there is not a specific requirement for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation for this solicitation, the State encourages the submission of responses that include minority-owned and/or women-owned businesses.

Insurance The Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at all times during the term of this contract and require Subcontractors to include insurance in the kinds and amounts specified below. All insurance policies required herein shall be issued by insurance companies as approved by the State.

1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by state statute, and Employer’s Liability Insurance covering all of Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s employees acting within the course and scope of their employment.

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance written on the standard ACORD form, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows:

a. $1,000,000 each occurrence;

b. $1,000,000 general aggregate;

c. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and

d. $50,000.00 any one fire.

If any aggregate limit is reduced below $1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish to the State a certificate or other document satisfactory to the State showing compliance with this provision.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a minimum limit as follows: $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.

4. Pollution liability policy with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate covering any environmental damage caused by the contractor or subcontractor during the Work.

If aircraft is used during the course of this project, this includes drones, the aircraft liability insurance policy will apply, see item 5.

5. Aircraft liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage, liability, including passengers, with minimum of $5,000,000 each occurrence combined single limit.

The Certificates of Insurance and insurance policies required above shall be subject to the following stipulations:

● The State of Colorado shall be named as additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policies (leases and construction contracts will require additional insured coverage for completed operations on endorsements CG 2010 11/85, CG 2037, or equivalent) and on Pollution Liability Insurance policies. Coverage required of the Contract will be primary over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by the State of Colorado.

● The above insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without at least 30 days prior notice to Contractor and Contractor shall forward such notice to the State within seven days of Contractor’s receipt of such notice.

● All insurance policies secured or maintained by Contractor or its Subcontractors in relation to this Contract shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against Contractor or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

● The Contractor shall provide certificates showing insurance coverage required by this Contract to the State within ten days of the notice of Intent to award. No later than 15 days prior to the expiration date of any such coverage, the Contractor shall deliver the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals thereof. At any time during the term of the Contract, the State may request in writing, and the Contractor shall thereupon within 10 days supply to the State, evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this section.

Bidders are advised to consult with their insurance carrier concerning these requirements.

Submit a bid only if you are prepared to complete these requirements.

Performance Monitoring Each Contract entered into pursuant to this code with a value of one hundred thousand dollars or more shall contain:

A. Performance measure and standards: Performance measures and Standards as defined in the DRMS General Conditions shall be the basis for this Contract. This includes but is not limited to the following:

1. The Contractor shall prepare a project schedule at project startup and continue to update the schedule throughout construction providing detailed justifications for construction delays and schedule changes.

2. The Contractor shall submit all required product information as defined in the Construction Drawings & Specifications. In turn, the State’s Project Manager shall review and comment within 10 days of receipt.

3. The State’s Project Manager and the Contractor shall conduct Construction Progress Meetings and Quantity Verification Inspections at least monthly or as otherwise determined necessary during Construction activities.

B. Accountability: Project and Contract administration will provide accountability by documenting and evaluating the progression of construction and the ability to follow the agreed upon construction schedule. The Contractor shall report regularly on achievement of the performance measures and standards specified above and failure to do so allows the governmental body to withhold payment until successful completion of all or part of the Contract and the achievement of established performance standards. Payment by the State to the Contractor shall be made without delay upon successful completion of all or any part of the Contract in accordance with the payment schedule specified in the Contract or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

C. Monitoring Requirements: Both the State and the Contractor will evaluate each other’s performance by preparing monthly progress reports and monthly construction schedule updates as well as performing site visits to verify quantities based on the Bid Schedule, inspections to verify quality of work, and reviews of performance data as construction progresses to ensure that the results, objectives, and obligations of the Contract are met.

D. Noncompliance Resolution: DRMS will meet with the Contractor in order to attempt to resolve any noncompliance issues. DRMS reserves the right to terminate the Contract at any time based upon the items specified in the Contract and the DRMS General Conditions.

Accessibility Requirements All work performed as a result of this solicitation must comply with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, C.R.S., et seq., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office Of Information Technology pursuant to §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S.

and 3) all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology standards.

Performance Outside of Colorado Awarded Respondent, per Section 24-102-206, C.R.S., prior to contracting shall disclose in a written statement whether it anticipates performing or subcontracting any services under the contract, where such subcontracted services will be performed under the contract, including any subcontracts, and whether any subcontracted services under the contract or any subcontracts are anticipated to be performed outside the United States or the state. If the prospective vendor anticipates services under the contract or any subcontracts will be performed outside the United States or the state, the vendor shall provide in its written statement a provision setting forth why it is necessary or advantageous to go outside the United States or the state to perform the contract or any subcontracts.

Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Disclosure To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Contract and the performance measures and standards under CRS 24-103.5-101, if any, are subject to public release through the Colorado Open Records Act, CRS 24-72-101, et.seq.

Ethics and Conflicts of Interest The Respondent must disclose in its Bid response any potential or actual conflict of interest in connection with a response to this solicitation. A conflict of interest may include, but is not limited to, access to any non-public information by the Respondent regarding the solicitation or its subject matter.

The Respondent acknowledges that even the appearance of a conflict of interest may be harmful to the State’s interests. The Respondent shall disclose in its Bid response whether there currently is, or potentially could be, the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding this solicitation, its staff, any proposed subcontractors or partners, or any related business with the State.

Requirements set forth in this Section are continuing requirements throughout the solicitation process and, for the awarded Respondent, the Contract term, including any extensions.

Reference §24-18-201, C.R.S., et seq. (Proscribed Acts Related to Contracts and Claims);

§24-50-507, C.R.S.(Conflict of Interest); §18-8-301, C.R.S., et seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influence); §18-8-401, C.R.S., et seq. (Abuse of Public Office); §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992); §24-109-105, C.R.S .(Debarment and Suspension); and Procurement Rule R-24-101-107-01 (Ethics).

Project Funding Source This project is funded in whole or in part by federal funds made available to the State of Colorado through the Uravan NRD Fund, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, GAE 2022-2918.

Additional funding may be provided by Severance Tax collected by the State of Colorado.

Buy Clean Colorado Act This section applies to all construction and professional services projects >$500k that will utilize any of the following materials: Asphalt, Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures, Cement and Concrete Mixtures, Glass, Post-tension Steel, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel, Wood Structural Elements.

A. The Buy Clean Colorado (BCCO) Act is focused on reducing embodied carbon emissions of State Public Projects by means of Eligible Material selection. The BCCO Act requires the Office of the State Architect (OSA) to establish a maximum acceptable Global Warming Potential (GWP) limit for each category of Eligible Materials, which include: asphalt and asphalt mixtures, cement and concrete mixtures, glass, post-tension steel, reinforcing steel, structural steel, and wood structural elements.

B. During Eligible Material procurement, the Contractor shall work with material suppliers to collect compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all permanently installed Eligible Materials. Only third-party verified EPDs will be accepted. The Contractor shall furnish EPDs to the State prior to the installation of an Eligible Material.

The EPD must show that the Eligible Material is within the established GWP limits applicable to this Contract (see link below) :

https://osa.colorado.gov/energy-environment/buy-clean-colorado-act/max-gwp-limits.

The State shall verify the installation of Eligible Materials.

C. If an EPD is unavailable, the Contractor shall notify the State, and with prior State approval, the Contractor may install an alternative Eligible Material with an EPD. The State may direct the Contractor to work with the State’s designated Project Manager to determine alternative products with EPDs. If an Eligible Material that meets the maximum acceptable GWP limit for a category of Eligible Materials is not reasonably priced or is not available to the Contractor on a reasonable basis, the Contractor shall submit to the State a Construction-Phase Waiver form in the template provided by OSA as Form EE-5.30 and in consideration of the EPD Exemption Justifications published by OSA as Form EE-5.1, both of which are available at https://osa.colorado.gov/energy-environment/buy-clean-colorado-act.

D. For Eligible Materials sourced over 100 miles outside of the project site, the Contractor shall record and report information relating to the transportation of the Eligible Materials.

The Contractor shall record the weight of the cargo (lbs.), the type of vehicle used for transporting the Eligible Materials, and the total distance traveled (miles) or the zip codes of the distributor and project site.

E. The Contractor shall certify compliance with its obligations related to BCCO by completing the “EPD Construction Submittal” and “Transportation” tabs of the EPD Submittal & Sign-Off Report (see links below):

● https://co.accessgov.com/executivedirector/Forms/Page/executivedirector/bbd00 75c-c856-4e31-b82c-3ff94b4e7208/2154d89d-814a-4acf-bf41-6c97cfe84531/2

● https://osa.colorado.gov/sites/osa/files/documents/EE-5.2.xlsx

Scope of Work

Historical Preservation Areas adjacent to the mine sites often contain related artifacts and structures, such as buildings, tipples, ore houses, headframes and foundations that may be historically significant.

Care shall be exercised to avoid any effect to these structures and artifacts, in order to preserve their integrity. Existing structures, except shaft timbering, shall not be used as load-bearing devices.

Project Work Description The following descriptions delineate the Work, materials, and how measurements of completed Work will be made and paid for, for each bid item in the Bid Schedule. The Bidder is to read these definitions and price their bid accordingly.

https://osa.colorado.gov/energy-environment/buy-clean-colorado-act/max-gwp-limits https://osa.colorado.gov/energy-environment/buy-clean-colorado-act https://co.accessgov.com/executivedirector/Forms/Page/executivedirector/bbd0075c-c856-4e31-b82c-3ff94b4e7208/2154d89d-814a-4acf-bf41-6c97cfe84531/2 https://co.accessgov.com/executivedirector/Forms/Page/executivedirector/bbd0075c-c856-4e31-b82c-3ff94b4e7208/2154d89d-814a-4acf-bf41-6c97cfe84531/2 https://osa.colorado.gov/sites/osa/files/documents/EE-5.2.xlsx

Item 1.0 Mobilization/Demobilization This item includes those measures necessary and incidental to move equipment and supplies onto the Project Area, to move equipment within the Project Area, and to complete any other requirements necessary to accomplish the goals of this Project. This item also includes all labor, equipment, and costs associated with demobilization and clean-up of the work site following completion of the Project. Please see Specification 1.0, Mobilization / Demobilization of the General Bid Specifications, 2009.

Contractor must comply with the following provisions during performance of this Project:

No clearing will be conducted without prior approval of the Project Manager and without an approved sediment control structure in place and functional, as required by the Project Manager, until construction is completed. Generally, a silt fence, installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and Section 22.4 of the General Bid Specifications, 2009 is acceptable as a sediment control measure.

Contractor will dispose of waste materials, including but not limited to refuse, garbage, sanitary wastes, spent solvents; oil and other petroleum products off of the Project Area in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Contractor will specify to Project Manager proposed methods for all waste collection and disposal, modes of waste transport, and waste disposal facilities and locations Contractor and subcontractors will use while performing the work, including making any necessary arrangements for waste collection and disposal. Any fees or charges required to be paid for collection, transport or disposal of waste materials shall be paid by Contractor.

At its expense, Contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the work, the site, and any materials and/or equipment provided by Contractor. Project access will take place on Montrose County roads.

The CONTRACTOR will notify Bo Andrews, Montrose County Road and Bridge West End supervisor at 970-864-7608 for notification and inquire about the need for any required permits.

Upon completion of the work under this Contract, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities, temporary infrastructure and equipment. The Contractor shall remove from the work site all rubbish, unused materials, and leave all areas in good order and condition, subject to the approval of the Project Manager.

Noxious Weeds In an attempt to mitigate the rampant spread of noxious weeds from one area to another, there will be a mandatory inspection of all equipment to be used during the course of construction at the project site. Prior to inspection, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that all equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Equipment shall be considered clean when a visual inspection determines the equipment free of such material. The Contractor will be required to notify the Project Manager in advance of mobilizing equipment on site to arrange for inspection. Disassembly of equipment components will not be required.

Measurement and Payment Payment for Item 1.0 shall be reflected in a lump sum price under Item 1.0 on the Bid Schedule. Payment shall include all the Contractor’s expenses for mobilization of equipment to the site, transportation of the equipment within the project area, employee time, labor and materials necessary to accomplish the requirements of this item, compliance with the conditions and requirements described in this item description, and final clean-up of the workplace.

Remobilization, if required, will be paid in accordance with the General Bid Specifications, 2009 Section 1.4.4.

Item 2.0 Project Safety, Health, And Environmental Action Plan (SHEAP) The job will involve working around inactive mine features and hazards, and it is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all OSHA regulations that apply to this contract.

This item includes all the Contractors’ expenses for employee time, labor, materials, and safety equipment and safety training necessary for preparing and executing a job safety plan. The Successful Bidder will be required to prepare the Project Safety Plan (SHEAP) and submit it for review and approval to the DRMS. The Contractor is required to develop and implement a Project Safety Plan in conjunction with project implementation. The Project Manager receives the Project Safety Plan before the Notice to Proceed date. It is expected that the Project Safety Plan will be comprehensive and sufficiently detailed so that every member of the work crew (including subcontractors) on site understands their responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Contractor to ensure a safe and injury-free workplace.

Upon award, the Project Safety Plan must be submitted to the DRMS Project Manager.

At a minimum, the Plan must provide specific, detailed responses to the following list of safety concerns that are likely to present themselves during the course of Project completion. When developing the Project Safety Plan, please outline specific safety equipment and actions to be implemented by the Contractor and all subcontractors to address identified risks. The SHEAP must address the requirements included in the linked Uranium Work Safety Procedures.

Note: If unusually dry conditions exist at or during the execution of the project, or as directed by the Project Manager, a twenty (20) pound Class A fire extinguisher and a large round-pointed shovel with an overall length of at least forty-eight (48) inches or equivalent will be required to be on site at all times. Any fire restrictions in place at the time of project implementation will be enforced.

Note: that the Project Manager may suspend the work, either wholly or in part, for such period or periods as he or she may deem necessary, due to unsafe work practices. The job clock will NOT be stopped in such a circumstance.

Measurement and Payment There will be no measurement for payment. Payment for this item will be reflected in a lump sum price under Item 2.0 on the Bid Schedule. This lump sum price will cover all costs for developing and implementing the Project Safety Plan or SHEAP, including writing and revising the plan as required, provision and maintenance of safety equipment, conduct of daily safety meetings, and all other items necessary and incidental to meeting the specifications of this item and of the Project Safety Plan or SHEAP. Payment shall be made as this item is completed and approved by the Project Manager.

Item 3.0 Install Mine Closures The mine features included in this project are detailed in the attached Feature Work List table. Closure of the following hazardous mine features shall include all costs associated with the work of safeguarding and revegetating the features in accordance with the Standard Work Specifications (SWS) as specified in the Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program General Bid Specifications, 2009, and all applicable regulations.

Measurement and Payment Refer to the referenced Standard Work Specifications sections for each feature for Measurement and Payment. Invoices are to be accompanied by weekly or daily reports summarizing the work included in the invoice.

Item 4.0 Install Hydrologic Controls Bobcat Stormwater runoff is entering the Bobcat subsidence feature from the west after crossing Long Park Road. Construct a 3-foot-wide by 2-foot-deep channel to divert water away from the mine opening and towards the northeast as marked in the field by the PROJECT MANAGER. The estimated length of the channel is 150 feet. Use excavated material to create a compacted berm on the south edge of the channel.

Measurement and Payment Measurement and Payment for Bid Item 4.0 will be paid by the linear foot of hydrologic controls installed. The price bid shall include all costs for labor, materials, equipment and all other items necessary for the excavation and installation of a drainage channel estimated at 150 feet. Payment will be made only for the unit price bid under Bid Item 4.0 of the Bid Schedule, and as work is completed and accepted by the PROJECT MANAGER.

Item 5.0 Repair and Reconstruct LaPorte diversion channel Stormwater runoff is entering the LaPorte subsidence feature from a constructed diversion channel breach on the west bank of the channel. The channel will be reconstructed to dimensions of 3 feet wide by 2 feet deep. Excavated materials from the channel will be compacted to create a berm on the west side of the channel to divert water away from the mine opening. The channel will be extended 75 feet beyond the current ending for a total of 350 feet. The alignment will follow the existing channel, and the extension will be as marked in the field by the PROJECT MANAGER.

There is 2 feet x 2 feet x 5 feet deep subsidence located near the beginning of the diversion channel, allowing water to enter the mine workings below. Plug the subsidence feature with three cubic yards of Polyurethane Foam (PUF) and cover with fill prior to reconstruction of the channel.

Measurement and Payment Measurement and Payment for Bid Item 5.0 will be paid by the linear foot of drainage channel installed. The price bid shall include all costs for labor, materials, equipment and all other items necessary for the repair and reconstruction of the drainage channel estimated at 350 feet. Payment will be made only for the unit price bid under Bid Item 4.0 of the Bid Schedule, and as work is completed and accepted by the PROJECT MANAGER.

Additional Bid Items There are included on the Bid Schedule, several additional bid items. These bid items are NOT GUARANTEED, and only after approval by the Project Manager. The additional bid items for this project include:

Additional Bid Item 6.0 – Rip Rap for LaPorte channel Rip-rap will consist of imported six-inch (6”) diameter screened material hauled and placed one foot (1’) thick along the bottom of the 3 feet wide by 350 feet long LaPorte channel. The estimated amount of rip rap is 40 cubic yards.

Measurement and Payment Measurement for payment for this bid item will be measured as the cubic yards of rip rap, transported to the project site, estimated at 40 cubic yards. Purchase and approval of rip rap material must be approved by PROJECT MANAGER prior to purchase. Payment for this bid item will be paid for at unit prices established in Item 6.0 of the Bid Schedule per cubic yard of rip rap transported and placed on site. Such payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment and all other items necessary and incidental to the purchase and delivery of rip rap, as directed and described in the specifications. Payment will be as this bid item is completed and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER. The additional cubic yards of rip rap in Bid Item 6.0 are NOT GUARANTEED.

Additional Bid Item 7.0 – Revegetation Due to the extreme drought conditions and the associated lack of revegetation success at the time of proposed project implementation, the revegetation will be delayed until October 2026.

NOTE: Due to the expiration of the funding source, the revegetation must be completed by October 30th.

All areas disturbed during reclamation work and any other areas specified in these Special Conditions will be revegetated according to the Revegetation Specifications in the General Bid…