pro.mine form~9.docx

This is a bidder qualification form for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation projects funded under Section 40701 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58). The document establishes eligibility requirements for contractors seeking to bid on federally-funded mine reclamation work. Bidders must demonstrate that at least two current employees are former coal mine employees, or commit to hiring at least two former coal mine employees for the awarded project. All declared former coal mine employees must be actively utilized in fulfilling the AML Reclamation project. The form requires bidders to identify the specific mine name and provide the signature and date of an authorized representative.

Qualified bidders must submit supporting documentation proving the coal industry employment history of designated employees at the time of bid submission. Acceptable proof includes United Mine Workers Union cards, former pay stubs, official letters or memos documenting mine work performance, and employment evaluations. This requirement prioritizes workforce continuity for workers displaced from the coal industry and reflects the federal government's commitment to supporting coal-dependent communities through infrastructure reclamation initiatives. Bidders must attach proof for each individual claimed to meet this qualification criterion.