Hot Springs Canyon Project_Part1.pdf

1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us John W. Hickenlooper, Governor | Mike King, Executive Director | Virginia Brannon, Director

DATE: May 4, 2015

TO: Interested Contractors

FROM : Stephanie Mitchell, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety

RE: Hot Springs Canyon Project

Documented Quote, PKA-15 -1280

Enclosed is a brief description and bid schedule for the Hot Springs Canyon Project.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in Saguache County, Colorado, in the vicinity of Crestone and Villa Grove, Colorado. Please see the attached maps.

WORK SUMMARY

The project work will include safeguarding 3 adits and 5 shafts located on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE SHOWING

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The meeting will start at the intersection of US HWY 285 and County Road L156 north of the town of Villa Grove, CO. The intersection is on the west side of Highway 285, 0.5 miles north of the town of Villa Grove. Please see attached map.

The Pre-bid Meeting is for the purpose of showing prospective bidders the work site and vicinity.

Bidders are advised to be prompt. A sign-in sheet will be available at the Pre-Bid meeting for firms to register their attendance. It is the bidder's responsibility to make certain their attendance and all contact information is recorded completely and legibly on the sign-in sheet. If the contractor does not provide all information in legible form on the pre-bid sign-in sheet, DRMS is unable to make contact with the bidder for forwarding amendments or notices. The bidder will be considered unresponsive, and may be disqualified from the bidding process.

Each individual may represent him/herself or a single company for the purpose of bidding. Signing the Pre-Bid Meeting attendance list to represent more than one person or company is not permitted. Failure to sign-in and out or to attend the entire meeting will be cause for rejection of a bid.

THIS PRE-BID MEETING INVOLVES INSPECTION OF HAZARDOUS AND UNSTABLE MINE

OPENINGS. THE SAFETY OF PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO

THE DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED

WITHIN 15 FEET OF ANY VERTICAL MINE OPENING WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY

EQUIPMENT INCLUDING: 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.

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Bid Submission and Evaluation

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 written amendment issued by the OWNER. If the answers to questions or any amendment to the contract documents create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the bidder to seek clarification prior to submitting a bid.

Bid Submittal Date

The Deadline for all bids to be submitted is no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

All bids need to be submitted electronically via Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) https://codpa-vss.hostams.com/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService, or by mail, fax or in person until the date and time specified above at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 215, Denver, Colorado 80203.

Bid Opening Date

The Bid for this project will be opened on June 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

A written tabulation of the Documented Quote results will be available to those bidders who submit an email address or a clearly-visible, self-addressed, stamped envelope with their bid.

Please allow two weeks for receipt of DQ results. Telephone requests cannot be honored because of time constraints.

Project Dates

The project is scheduled for construction between June 29, 2015 and July 29, 2015. This includes ten (10) days mobilization time. These dates are tentative and may change.

Time of Completion

The time of completion allowed for the project is 30 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This includes ten (10) days mobilization time.

Bid Bond

A bid bond is required if the amount bid is $50,000.00 or greater. The bid bond amount is 5%.

Performance and Payment Bonds

A Performance and Payment bond is required if the amount bid is $50,000.00 or greater. The Contractor shall furnish a labor and material payment 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. A certified or cashier’s check or bank money order may be accepted in lieu of the bonds. If a surety other than a bond is used, the State will hold fifty percent (50%) of the surety until the final settlement date and fifty percent (50%) for six (6) months after the final settlement date.

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BID AWARD

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 Invitation for bid. 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 capability to meet the performance time requirements. The GRAND TOTAL PRICE will be used for comparing bids only.

To be considered responsive and responsible, bidders may not have a Below Standard "(1)", OVERALL (averaged) performance rating in the Colorado Contract Management System (CMS), for any construction project completed for Colorado in the last five years, per C.R.S. 24- 105-1(2)

Notice of Award and Execution of Documents

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

(a) Fully-executed Performance and Payment Bonds, accompanied by appropriate Power of Attorney, effectively dated, if required;

(b) Certificates of Insurance showing proof of required coverage and

Additional Insured Endorsement;

(c) AML Contractor Ownership and Control Form;

(d) Minority (MBE)/women (WBE) Business Participation form;

(e) Completed W-9 forms, if required;

(f) Project Schedule.

If the above documents are not submitted properly by the date specified in the award letter, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety may elect to award the project to the next lowest bidder.

The apparent low bidder must submit a certificate of insurance with the following limits:

INSURANCE

A. The contractor shall obtain at his own expense, and maintain at all times during the term of this contract, insurance listed below. Proof of insurance must be submitted on certificates showing the following minimum coverage:

1) Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by state statute, and Employer’s

Liability Insurance covering all of contractor’s employees acting within the course and scope of their employment.

2) Commercial General Liability Insurance written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01

10/93 or equivalent, 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. $1,000.00 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, hire and non

-owned autos) with a minimum limit as follows: $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.

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

B. The State of Colorado shall be named as additional insured on the Commercial General

Liability Policy (leases and construction contracts will require the additional insured coverage for completed operations on endorsements CG 2010 11/85, CG 2037 or equivalent). Coverage required of the contract will be primary over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by the State of Colorado.

C. The Insurance shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without at least 45 days prior notice to the State by certified mail.

D. The contractor will require all insurance policies in any way related to the contract and secured and maintained by the contractor to include clauses stating that each carrier will waive all rights of recovery, under subrogation or otherwise, against the State of Colorado, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees and volunteers.

E. All policies evidencing the insurance coverage’s required hereunder shall be issued by insurance companies satisfactory to the State.

F. The contractor shall provide certificates showing insurance coverage required by this contract to the State within ten days of the notice of 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 this 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.

RETAINAGE

If the Documented Quote bid amount is between $50,000.00 and $149,999.00, 10 percent retainage will be withheld until the project has been satisfactorily completed and advertised. If the bid amount is $150,000.00 or over, 5% retainage will be withheld until the project has been satisfactorily completed and advertised.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The liquidated damages for this project will be $400.00 per day. Please see General Bid Specifications 2009, Article 39.

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT

When the project is completed, the contractor’s settlement will be advertised electronically on Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS).

PROJECT FUNDING

This project is funded by Federal grant money made available to the State of Colorado through the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement through Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Public Law 95-87. (CFDA 15.252).

This project is funded by Federal grant money made available to the State of Colorado through the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (CFDA 15.236).

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.

GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS

The Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program General Bid Specifications 2009, which include General Conditions, Standard Work Specifications, and Standard Drawings and Figures, are intended to complement this Documented Quote. The Documented Quote combined with the General Bid Specifications 2009 form the complete Invitation and Bid document. Please refer to the Standard Work Specifications for all applicable types of work required in the Documented Quote. Copies of the General Bid Specifications are available at the Pre-Bid Meeting or from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS), 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-3567.

Work Description

The attached General Conditions of the Contract and Purchase Order Terms and Conditions apply to all work.

TASK 1.0: MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

This task includes those measures necessary and incidental to move equipment and supplies to the Project Area and to complete any other requirements necessary to perform this Project.

This item also includes all labor, equipment, and costs associated with demobilization and clean-up of the work site to its original condition or better.

Please see Specification 1.0, Mobilization/ Demobilization of the General Bid Specifications, Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program, 2009.

A copy of the General Bid Specifications, 2009, may be obtained from:

Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety 1313 Sherman Street Room 215

Denver, CO 80203 303.866.3567

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

CONTRACTOR will exercise care to preserve the natural landscape and will conduct all operations in a manner that minimizes disturbance and prevents any unnecessary destruction, scarring, or defacing of the natural surroundings in the vicinity of the work. All trees, native shrubbery and vegetation shall be preserved and protected to the extent practical from damage caused by the CONTRACTORS operation and equipment. All routes for movement of materials shall be subject to PROJECT MANAGERS prior approval.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

There will be no measurement for payment. Payment for this task will be reflected in a lump sum bid under Item 1.0 on the Bid Schedule. This lump sum bid will cover all costs for Mobilization and Demobilization. Payment shall be made as described in Specification 1.0, Mobilization / Demobilization of the General Bid Specifications, 2009.

TASK 2.0 PROJECT SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN (SHEAP)

2.1 Project Safety

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 which apply to this contract. This task 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. PROJECT MANAGER must receive the Project Safety Plan within five (5) working days of 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 sub-contractors) on site understands their responsibilities and the responsibilities of CONTRACTOR to ensure a safe and injury free work place.

The Project Safety Plan must be submitted to:

Stephanie Mitchell 101 S. 3rd Street, Suite 301 Grand Junction, CO 81501

FAX (970) 241-1516

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 list specific types of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR, including subcontractor(s), in order to address the safety concern, or specifically state the actions to be taken by CONTRACTOR, including crew and subcontractor(s) order to address the safety concern.

STANDARD WORK SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY, HEALTH, & ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN RESPONSE ITEMS

The following is a summary list of items that must be addressed in writing by the CONTRACTOR. All items that are checked ( ) apply to the work to be performed and must be addressed in a written plan. Each employee is to read and sign the plan as part of the project orientation prior to starting work on the project.

SITE ACCESS

No person may enter the job site without first receiving hazard training from CONTRACTOR’S safety representative. X CONTRACTOR employees are required to travel to and from their work areas by designated routes. X All CONTRACTOR equipment is subject to a safety inspection before entering the job site.

PART 48 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Each CONTRACTOR employee shall receive orientation training, provided by the CONTRACTOR, comprised of all aspects of the contract's Safety, Health and Environmental Action Plan (SHEAP).

X

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed on the job site. X

PROACTIVE SAFETY

The CONTRACTOR shall designate one person to be the safety representative responsible for safety and health at the work site. X The CONTRACTOR shall conduct safety meetings at least weekly. X All safety meetings shall be documented and include the date, subject matter, trainer and all participants signatures. X Daily pre-job safety talks shall be given by the CONTRACTOR . X Any change in the daily work plan shall be communicated by the CONTRACTOR to all affected personnel. X The CONTRACTOR shall conduct daily work area inspections. X These inspections shall be documented in an approved book.

GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

Horseplay will not be tolerated. X Safety glasses, steel toe boots and hard hats are required to be worn at all times. This equipment must meet ANSI standards. X Safety glasses and a face shield or goggles are required when performing any work that generates or could generate flying debris or when this type of work is being performed.

Trenches and other excavations more than three feet deep must be properly shored or laid back to a 1:1 slope before personnel are allowed to enter.

Procedures for night work shall be established and adequate illumination shall be provided.

During drilling and underground work, a recently calibrated multi gas tester with audible alarm (measuring O2 , CO, H2S) shall be used at all times. A record shall be kept of tests.

X

An MSHA 40 hour underground mine safety training certificate, or a current Underground Miner training certificate, is required for each employee working underground.

X

Self-rescuers must be worn during underground work.

Rubber boots or waders shall be provided for each employee working in wet conditions.

Temperature sensors shall be provided at work locations.

Other safety requirements

ACCIDENT REPORTING

All accidents and injuries must be immediately reported to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety project manager. X The CONTRACTOR shall investigate all such occurrences and develop an action plan to prevent their recurrence. X All investigations shall be documented. X

FIRST AID

First aid kits meeting MSHA (CFR 75.1713-7 or 77.1707) requirements shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and placed at all work sites. X

COMMUNICATIONS

All work areas shall have a method to communicate with other personnel at all time. Personnel will never be allowed to work alone without a secure means of communication and periodic checks by another party.

X

All communications will be positive in nature. A response is required.

Provide an equipment spotter equipped with a radio.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Seatbelts shall be used at all times. X Equipment always has the right-of-way. X Safe parking procedures (chock blocks, etc.) shall be used at all times. X All lights, horns, brakes, wipers, back-up alarms and other safety equipment shall be fully operational at all times. X

Each piece of equipment shall have at least one portable fire extinguisher. X All mobile equipment, with the exception of pickup trucks with unrestricted rear view, will be equipped with back-up alarms. X Mobile equipment shall be equipped with roll-over-protection (ROPS) and/or falling object protection structures (FOPS) as required by MSHA regulations. X All machinery shall be secured to ensure zero mechanical potential prior to work being performed on the machinery. X Equipment shall be maintained in safe condition.

Provide a driller’s safety platform.

Inspect hydraulic and pneumatic lines and couplings daily.

Provide whip checks for all airline connections.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Electrical lock and tag procedures are to be used at all times.

Prepare a plan for working in the vicinity of overhead electrical transmission lines.

SAFE WORK IN ELEVATED AREAS

Fall Protection shall be a full body harness and shock-absorbing lanyard. X Wire rope lanyards are required for cutting and welding operations. X All personnel are to be tied off if working where a fall hazard exists. X Ladder work procedures shall include set up, tie off, inspection and protection from overhead electrical hazards. Only non-conductive ladders are to be used.

SCAFFOLDS

Scaffold use requires an approved plan. X

AERIAL LIFTS

Personnel must be tied off at all times when working in man baskets. X Provide rigging and signaling procedures for helicopter work.

CRANE REQUIREMENTS

Inspection and annual certification records must be provided. X Proper Rigging Procedures and inspection of lifting devices shall be standardized. X Tag lines shall be used at all times. X

Ground persons shall be used at all times. X Signals shall be standardized and used at all times. X Overhead line clearances shall be checked before working. X

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Sanitary bathroom facilities shall be provided and maintained.

Sanitary potable water facilities shall be provided and maintained. X Inhalation hazards shall be minimized at all times through engineering and administrative controls. X Dust. X Gases.

Vapors.

Paint.

Engine exhaust.

Solvents.

Oxygen deficiency.

Welding fumes. X Ventilation and respiratory protection plan.

Lead and chromate paints are prohibited. X

Other health hazards specific to this job:

ENVIRONMENTAL: LIQUID WASTES

Methods approved by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety shall be used to eliminate the possibility of water pollution caused by spills of materials and sedimentation run-off.

Methods approved by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety shall be used to prevent spill hazards at bulk storage areas for fuels, oils, or other fluids.

X

All used fluids will be drained into clearly marked DOT containers. X Under no circumstances will fluids be allowed to drain onto the ground. X Equipment fueling and service procedures will not be performed on topsoil. X EPA Prevention and Control Procedures are to be followed in the event of an accidental spill. X All employees shall be trained by the CONTRACTOR in spill prevention, cleanup and disposal of all wastes.

All spills must be reported to Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Personnel Immediately. X Reportable spills will be handled by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with State of Colorado And EPA regulations. X

ENVIRONMENTAL: SOLID, NON-HAZARDOUS WASTES

Construction debris and excess materials shall be disposed of in a container clearly marked "TRASH". X Trash containers must be covered at all times to prevent wind-blown litter. X Employees must be instructed by the CONTRACTOR in procedures used to segregate hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. X All disposal activities must comply with federal and state regulations. X

ENVIRONMENTAL: HAZARDOUS WASTES

Contractor is responsible for all sampling, testing, and analysis of unknown waste streams. X Disposal of hazardous waste is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR . X Contractor generated wastes such as equipment/machine oils, fuels, oily debris, residue paints, solvents, and containers containing same shall be cleaned and disposed of in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

X

All containers will have CONTRACTOR 's name clearly marked on the containers. X Aerosol cans, oily rags, solvents and waste lubricants shall be segregated into separate containers. X All drums will be stored in an upright position, on pallets or similar device to facilitate observation for leaks, corrosion or damage.

X

All products used on job site must be approved by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety prior to their use and an MSDS kept at the site.

FIRE PROTECTION **

Specific procedures must be developed by the CONTRACTOR to ensure that fire hazards are addressed and controlled. X Use, storage and segregation of flammable and combustible materials must be in accordance with NFPA regulations. X Contractor will immediately notify Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety project manager of any fire emergency. X Provision for fire response must be addressed in plan approved by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. X Hot Work Procedures will be used to ensure welding, cutting and grinding safety. X These procedures shall include grinding, welding and cutting safety, bottle handling and storage, training for employees expected to perform welding and cutting, fire watch procedures, and personnel protection during these operations.

Compressed gas cylinders must be stored in upright position, secured to prevent falling, regulators guarded on all sides. X Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders not in used must be shut off, pressure bled from hoses, regulators. X Fire extinguishers must be provided for all mobile equipment and at all areas where hot work is being performed. X Fire extinguishers must be maintained and inspected in accordance with MSHA/OSHA regulations on/in all mobile equipment. X

**Due to extreme wildfire danger in Colorado, Contractors will need to provide and apply sufficient water to thoroughly wet a 50’ perimeter around any closure where construction potentially creates sparks. Wetting must occur before and during work. For sites with water truck access, contractors must have 250-500 gallons of water available (with pump and hose) for use in wetting and for fire control should a fire start. Sharp shovels need to be on-hand as well. All welders, pumps and other small engines must have functional spark arresting devices on the muffler systems. This item will need to be addressed in the Safety, Health and Environmental Action Plan.

T. HANTA VIRUS

Demolition of abandoned buildings involves the disruption of mice habitat, which has the potential of harboring the hanta virus. A concentrated chlorine solution (50/50 Clorox/water) is known to be effective in killing the virus. The concentrated spray should be directed at groupings of mice feces and urine areas. The CONTRACTOR is strongly advised to spray down buildings targeted for demolition prior to initiating demolition activities. Precautions against producing dust should be taken in areas where there is a high possibility of liberating hanta virus into the air.

U. WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME (WNS)

Refer to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol below for all White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) procedures.

White-Nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Version 01.25.2011

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave1 closures, advisories, and regulations on all Federal, State, Tribal, and private lands. However, where such closures are not required or recommended, the following protocol outlines the best known procedures to help reduce the transmission of the fungus Geomyces destructans (G.d.), believed to be the cause of white-nose syndrome (WNS), to important bat habitat and populations. WNS is responsible for significant bat mortality in eastern North America, and threatens bat populations across the continent.

If not properly trained and/or permitted by the appropriate government agency; then please do not handle bats. If you observe live or dead bats (multiple individuals in a single location) that may exhibit signs of WNS, contact a wildlife professional in your state wildlife agency (http://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html) or contact your nearest USFWS Ecological Services Field Office (http://www.fws.gov/offices/). Researchers, contact your state or federal agency for permitting requirements.

II. RECOMMENDED DECONTAMINATION PRODUCTS:

All necessary and appropriate precautionary use, storage, and disposal information should be apparent on each of the product labels. It is critical that all researchers and biologists read and follow all label instructions provided on the products mentioned in this protocol. It would be a violation of federal law to use, store, or dispose of a regulated product in any manner not prescribed on the approved label/MSDS.

The following chemical (a minimum of 0.3% quaternary ammonium compound, unless otherwise denoted) and natural products were tested in the laboratory and determined effective for killing the conidia of Geomyces spp.:

1. Lysol® IC Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner - (A product effective at 1:128 dilution, or 1 ounce of concentrate per gallon of water.) 2

2. Professional Lysol® Antibacterial All-purpose Cleaner (A product effective at 1:128 dilution, or 1 ounce of concentrate per gallon of water.) 2

3. Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner (Off-the-shelf concentrations as specified by label) 2

4. A 10% solution of household bleach – (A product effective at 1 part bleach to 9 parts water) 2

5. Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes (0.28 % di-methyl benzyl ammonium chloride) 2 & 3

6. Boiling in water for 15 minutes 2

III. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES:

BEFORE EACH CAVE VISIT: In order to effectively reduce the risk for human transfer of G.d., it is imperative that everyone follow these decontamination procedures any time you plan cave visits. Under no circumstances should clothing, footwear or gear that was used in a WNS-affected state or region be used in a WNS-unaffected state or region. Clothing or gear that has been or is suspected of being exposed to G.d. may be reused in other WNS affected caves;

however, the WNS decontamination procedures provided in this document should always be followed for items used in affected caves prior to entering another affected cave or leaving the affected state or region. Used gear that must be transported out of affected states or regions should be decontaminated, contained, and sealed prior to leaving the affected area and should not be stored or transported in close proximity with unexposed equipment. If gear cannot be decontaminated, either for safety reasons or fear that equipment may be damaged, it should not enter subsequent caves but rather be designated for use in that one specific cave. Gear should not be used in multiple caves in the same day unless the decontamination procedures below can be performed between each cave visit or the maximum distance between visited caves is less than 10 miles (see supplements for explanation).

AFTER EACH CAVE VISIT: Thoroughly scrape or brush off any dirt and mud from clothing, boots, and gear. Then place all in a sealed plastic bag or plastic container (with lid) to be cleaned and disinfected off-site. At a minimum, outer clothing should be removed prior to entering a vehicle after/between a cave visit. A clean change of clothing is recommended. Care should be exercised at all times to prevent contamination of clean clothing, equipment, and/or vehicles. To decontaminate clothing, footwear and gear, please follow all relevant procedures listed below.

A. Submersible Gear (i.e. clothing and equipment that can be submerged without damage):

Wash all clothing and any appropriate equipment in washing machine or by hand using conventional detergents in cold, warm, or hot water. Woolite® fabric wash has been found to be highly effective for this procedure. Rinse thoroughly, and then follow by soaking for a minimum of 10 minutes in one of the decontaminating products in Section II, then rinse and air dry.

Please notice when boiling water is selected as the decontamination method, all gear must be submersed for 15 minutes, and then followed by air drying.

1. Footwear:

When safety permits, rubber (wellington-type) caving boots (which withstand harsh decontaminating products and are easily cleaned) are recommended. Boots need to be fully scrubbed and rinsed to remove all soil and organic material. Decontaminate rubber and leather boots, (including soles and leather uppers) with a product listed in Section II for a minimum of 10 minutes, then rinse and air dry.

2. Ropes and Harnesses:

To date, only Sterling rope and webbing have proved to sustain no damage when using the following procedure. Wash rope/webbing in a front loading washing machine on the gentle cycle using Woolite® Extra Delicates detergent. Immerse in a dilution of Lysol IC Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner for 15 minutes. Rinse twice in clean water and air dry. Brands of rope/webbing other than Sterling have not yet been tested for integrity after decontamination.

Brands not tested should be dedicated to a single cave or not used at all.

B. Non-submersible Gear (i.e. equipment that will be damaged by submersion):

Clean thoroughly with soap (i.e. Dawn® antibacterial dish soap) and water, where appropriate, and then decontaminate all equipment by applying one of the recommended chemical products (understanding certain products are tougher on surfaces than others) in Section II to the outside surface for a minimum of 10 minutes, then rinse and air dry.

1. Cameras and Electronic Equipment:

If possible, do not bring electronic equipment into a cave. If practical, cameras and other similar equipment that must be used in a cave may be placed in plastic casing (i.e. underwater camera housing) or wrapped in plastic wrap where only the lens is left unwrapped to allow for photos to be taken. The plastic casing should be decontaminated using one of the appropriate products in

1 The use of the word “cave” in this document includes natural caves, man-made mines, or any other site that may harbor G.d. spores.

2 Use of some products which contain quaternary ammonia, isopropanol, and other potentially harmful chemicals or boiling water in confined spaces needs to be approached carefully due to inhalation or contact risks of the product. Since products/procedures may also cause damage to clothing, gear, and sensitive electronic equipment, all users should be aware of these risks prior to entering cave environments. Use of personal protective equipment to reduce contact with the product is strongly encouraged, particularly if extended contact is anticipated or as recommended by the manufacturer. Always read and follow the MSDS information and all safety/use criteria for every product used.

3 The active ingredient is considered to be at the effective concentrations known to kill the conidia of Geomyces spp.;

however, the efficacy of field application remains to be demonstrated. Any equipment decontaminated with this product should be used with extra precaution until laboratory results are finalized.

Section II. The plastic wrap should be discarded after use and followed up by decontaminating the camera surface with Lysol ® Disinfecting Wipes, realizing this could damage the body of the camera.

2. Vehicles:

In addition to gear, vehicles used to transport equipment can also harbor spores. Keep vehicles as clean as possible by taking extra precautions (e.g. storing gear in clean containers, bringing a change of clothes, conducting all work outside of the vehicle once in the cave) and decontaminating storage containers along with all other clothing, gear, and misc. equipment using the appropriate decontamination products in Section II.

Costs for these measures will not be itemized and must be included within the bid schedule items.

The CONTRACTOR should provide a signature block similar to the one below that each employee can sign to verify that they have read and understand the safety aspects of the project, and accept the provisions of the SHEAP.

The above information was reviewed, received, and understood.

Contractor Representative:

Signature Date

Employee:

Signature Date

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

There will be no measurement for payment for preparation and implementation of the SHEAP.

Payment for this task will be reflected in a lump sum bid under Bid Item 2 on the Bid Schedule.

The price bid shall include all materials, labor, time, equipment, training and all other items necessary and incidental to complete the tasks described in this Bid Item. Payment will only be made at the final invoice, following completion of the Project.

TASK 3.0: REVEGETATION

All areas where vegetation has been disturbed by construction and access to abandoned mine sites must be revegetated according to the Revegetation Specifications in the General Bid Specifications Section 20.0. It is estimated that 2.0 acres will need to be seeded. In addition to the revegetation specifications outlined in Section 20.0, Revegetation, the following requirements will be adhered to.

Seed OWNER will provide seed. CONTRACTOR will hand broadcast the seed over all areas outlined by the PROJECT MANAGER. It is estimated that 2.0 acres will need to be seeded. The seed mixture required is outlined in Table 20-1 of the 2009 General Bid Specifications Handbook.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Revegetated areas will be measured to the nearest 0.1 acre and paid at the unit price bid for revegetation on the Bid Schedule. The price bid shall include all costs for labor, materials, equipment, and all other items necessary for revegetation as described in these specifications.

TASK 4.0: INSTALL BLM & OSM FUNDED MINE CLOSURES

The following is a list of mine features included in the project that will be funded by Federal grant money made available to the State of Colorado through the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement through Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Public Law 95-87. (CFDA 15.252) and the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management through CFDA 15.236.

All features requiring backfill for closure will require Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to minimize erosion and reduce the potential for sediment release from the site. The BMP’s required for this project must be implemented anywhere a surface disturbance occurs, and must include the following practices:

1. Severe surface roughening/scarification, minimum six (6) inch depth. Surface roughening is completed with a minimum ten inch (10”) wide McLeod rake, or other suitable landscape tool. Basins will be a minimum of six inches (6”) deep and must be no further than twelve inches (12”) apart from one another in any direction, and must be placed perpendicular to the slope in an offset pattern.

2. Grading to low angle slopes (no steeper than 3H:1V) where possible.

3. Seed site with seed mix provided by OWNER (See Task 3, above, and Section 20 of the

General Bid Specifications, 2009 for installation specifications).

The cost of BMP installation, including revegetation, must be included in the cost to safeguard the feature

Closure of hazardous mine features shall include all costs associated with of closing the following mine features in compliance with the 2009 General Bid Specifications and all applicable regulations.

Feature ID: HS01 Clayton Cone Adit Type of Feature: Adit Excavated Dimension: 3ft by 5ft Eroded Dimension: 3ft by 5ft Present Size Opening: 3ft by 5ft Mine Dump Volume: 160.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 30ft Depth to Plug: unknown Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: square Surface Material: waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No Access Deterrent Closure Method: Machine Backfill Work Description: Backfill with waste rock dump in accordance with Section 2 of the Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009.

Feature ID: HS02 Hot Springs Canyon Complex

Excavated Dimension: 3 3ft by 2ft Eroded Dimension: 3ft by 2ft Present Size Opening: 3ft by 2ft Mine Dump Volume: 500 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 25ft Depth to Plug: unknown Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: bedrock/ colluvium Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: CSP with Bat Ladder Work Description: Corrugated Steel Pipe with Bat Ladder in rock in accordance with Section 10 and 13 of the Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009.

Feature ID: HS03 Hot Springs Canyon Complex

Excavated Dimension: 6ft by 5ft Eroded Dimension: 6ft by 5ft Present Size Opening: 6ft by 5ft Mine Dump Volume: 700 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock/Timber Depth of Opening: 60ft Depth to Plug: unknown Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: waste rock/rock fall Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: CSP with Bat Ladder Work Description: Corrugated Steel Pipe with Bat Ladder in rock in accordance with Section 10 and 13 of the Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009.

Feature ID: HS03a Hot Springs Canyon Complex Type of Feature: Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 6ft by 5ft Eroded Dimension: 6ft by 5ft Present Size Opening: 6ft by 5ft Mine Dump Volume: 30.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock/Timber Depth of Opening: 35ft Depth to Plug: 0 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: rectangle Surface Material: bedrock/waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: Grate Work Description: Grated shaft closure in accordance with Section 11 of the

Feature ID: HS04 Hot Springs Canyon Complex

Excavated Dimension: 7ft by 4ft Eroded Dimension: 3ft by 2.5ft Present Size Opening: 4ft by 4ft Mine Dump Volume: 100 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 6ft Depth to Plug: unknown Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: Hand Backfill

Feature ID: HS05 Hot Springs Canyon Complex

Excavated Dimension: 6ft by 6ft Eroded Dimension: 4ft by 6ft Present Size Opening: 6ft by 6ft Mine Dump Volume: 55.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 20ft Depth to Plug: 0 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: bedrock/waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: Hand Backfill

Feature ID: HS06 Soda Springs Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 4ft by 5ft Eroded Dimension: 4ft by 5ft Present Size Opening: 4ft by 5ft Mine Dump Volume: 100 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 50ft Depth to Plug: unknown Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: Polyurethane Foam Closure (PUF) Work Description: PUF in accordance with Section 9 of the Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009. Depth of Bottom form placement is 11 feet inside of shaft at a thickness of 5 feet. Estimated PUF needed is 7 cubic yards.

Feature ID: HS07 Elkhorn Gulch Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 8ft by 6ft Eroded Dimension: 8ft by 6ft Present Size Opening: 8ft by 6ft Mine Dump Volume: 250.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 25ft Depth to Plug: 0 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: Square Surface Material: bedrock/waste rock Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined:

Access Deterrent: No equipment access Closure Method: Hand Backfill

Return by June 2, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. to: Receipt of Addenda Nos._______________ is hereby acknowledged

Submit Bids Electronically at Colorado VSS (Vendor Self Service) https://codpa-vss.hostams.com/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService, or Mail; Fax to:

Teresa Ryan Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St., #215 Denver, CO 80203 Fax (303) 832-8106

HOT SPRINGS CANYON PROJECT

Bid Schedule

PKA-15-1280

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1. MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 1 Job $ N/A $

2. SHEAP 1 Job $ N/A $

3. REVEGETATION 2 Acre $ _________ $

4. INSTALL OSM AND BLM FUNDED MINE

CLOSURES 1 Job $ N/A $

GRAND TOTAL $

Contractor_____________________________________ Date_________________________

Signature _____________________________ Phone___________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

DO NOT AMEND ANY PART OF THIS BID SCHEDULE

ALL PAGES OF THIS BID SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED

ALL LINES ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED

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HOT SPRINGS CANYON PROJECT

Bid Schedule

PKA-15-1280

Item 4 - Install Mine Closures:

ID

Feature

Closure Work

Bid Amount

County

Funding

HS01 Adit Machine Backfill

Saguache

OSM/BLM

HS02 Adit CSP w/Bat Ladder

OSM/BLM

HS03 Adit CSP w/Bat Ladder

OSM/BLM

HS03a Shaft Grate

Saguache

OSM/BLM

HS04 Shaft Hand Backfill

Saguache

OSM/BLM

HS05 Shaft Hand Backfill

Saguache

OSM/BLM

HS06 Shaft PUF

Saguache

OSM/BLM

HS07 Shaft Hand Backfill

Saguache

OSM/BLM

Total (Enter here and on Page 1 of Bid Schedule, Item 4) $______________________

DO NOT AMEND ANY PART OF THIS BID SCHEDULE

ALL PAGES OF THIS BID SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED

ALL LINES ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED

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State Form SBP-6.14 Rev. 9/2006

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAMS

BID BOND

Institution/Agency:

Project No./Name:

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS, hereinafter called the “PRINCIPAL”, is submitting a PROPOSAL for the above described project, to the STATE OF COLORADO, hereinafter called the “OBLIGEE”.

WHEREAS, the Advertisement for Bids has required as a condition of receiving the Proposals that the Principal submit with the PROPOSAL GUARANTY in an amount not less than five per cent (5%) of the Proposal, which sum it is specifically agreed is to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the Principal defaults in his obligation as hereinafter specified, and, in pursuance of which Requirement, this Bid is made, executed and delivered.

NOW THEREFORE, the Principal and a corporation of the State of , duly authorized to transact business in Colorado, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Obligee, in the sum of five per cent (5%) of the Principal’s total bid price, lawful money of the United States for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made to the Obligee, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

FURTHER THAT, a condition of the obligation that the Principal shall maintain his Proposal in full force and effect for thirty (30) days after the opening of the proposals for the project, or, if the Principal’s Proposal is accepted, the Principal shall, within the prescribed time, execute the required Agreement, furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy, and Certificates of Insurance, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, and subject to forfeiture upon demand as Liquidated Damages.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Principal and Surety have executed this Bond, this day of , A.D., 20 .

(Corporate Seal) THE PRINCIPAL

Company Name

ATTEST

Address (including city, state and zip) Secretary Phone number:

Name (Print) Signature

Name (Print) and Title

SIGNATURES If the “Principal” is doing business as a Corporation, the Bid Bond shall be signed by an officer, i.e., President or Vice President. The signature of the officer shall be attested to by the Secretary and properly sealed.

If the “Principal” is an individual or a partnership, the Bid Bond shall so indicate and be properly signed.

(Corporate Seal) THE SURETY

By __________________________________________ Secretary Attorney-in-Fact

THIS BOND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY POWER OF ATTORNEY, EFFECTIVELY DATED.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY EXECUTED BID BOND WITH A PROPERLY EXECUTED POWER OF

ATTORNEY WILL RESULT IN THE BIDDER’S PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.

Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

DEFINITIONS

A. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of:

(a) Agreement and Bid Schedule;

(b) Performance and Payment Bonds;

(c) Liability, Automobile and Workmen's Compensation Certificates of Insurance;

(e) Notice to Proceed;

(f) General Conditions of the Contract;

(g) Detailed Special Conditions, including all amendments issued prior to the opening of the bids and including any applicable Standard Work Specifications;

(h) Maps and drawings, including all amendments issued prior to the opening of the bids;

(i) Final inspection and certificate of completion;

(j) Notice of CONTRACTORS Settlement, and

(k) List of Equipment Offered.

B. Procedural Documents. The Procedural Documents consist of:

(a) Advertisement for Bids;

(b) Bid form;

(c) Bid Bond;

(d) Notice of Award;

(e) MBE/WBE Forms; and

(f) AML Contractor Ownership and Control Information Package (AVS);

(g) Three-Way Agreement for Reclamation Activities, if required

C. Correlation and Intent of the Documents

The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by any one document shall be as binding as if called for by all. The intention of the documents is to include all labor and materials, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work. Materials or work described in words which have a well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

In case of a difference between the contract documents, precedence shall be given in the following respective order: Agreement, Special Conditions, Bid Schedule, Standard Work Specifications, Maps, Drawings, and General Conditions. Amendments shall take precedence in the area of the bid document which they modify or clarify. In the case of any such difference, the matter shall be promptly brought to the attention of the Principal Representative who will make a determination in writing.

D. Words and Terms Used

AGREEMENT - The word Agreement means the written Agreement entered into by the State of Colorado acting by and through the Principal Representative and the CONTRACTOR for the performance of the work and payment for the work.

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