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 | Robert Randall, Executive Director | Virginia Brannon, Director

DATE: June 20, 2016

TO: Interested Contractors

FROM : Allen Sorenson, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety

RE: Documented Quote, Summit Forest Keystone Project Bid PKA-16-1289

Enclosed is a brief description and bid schedule for the Summit Forest Keystone Project.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in Summit County, Colorado with mine features clustered in the following locations.

Please see the attached map.

1. On Collier Mountain, approximately one-mile east of the Town of Montezuma.

2. In the Keystone Gulch drainage, just west of Keystone Ski Resort.

3. In French and Illinois Gulches, one to three miles east of the Town of Breckenridge.

4. At Blue Lakes, off of Highway 9, Hoosier Pass, approximately two miles south of the Town of

Blue River.

WORK SUMMARY

The project work will include safeguarding thirteen (13) mine features including four (4) shafts, one (1) stope, three (3) crown holes, and five (5) adits. Closure methods will include machine and hand backfill, polyurethane foam, bat grates, and grated corrugated steel pipe. Road improvements will be necessary to reach some machine-accessible features. All closures are to be constructed as specified in the Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program General Bid Specifications, 2009.

PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE SHOWING

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Peru Creek Trailhead parking area, just north of the town of Montezuma. See attached map for pre-bid location.

From Dillon, follow US6 east to Keystone. At the eastern end of Keystone, turn right onto Montezuma Road, and follow for approximately 4.5 mile. Pull off in the parking lot on your left labeled Peru Creek, (intersection of Montezuma Road and County Road 260).

IMPORTANT NOTE: The pre-bid meeting is expected to last until 5:00 p.m. or later. Prospective bidders are advised to bring food and water and be prepared to make four hikes of approximately fifteen minute duration on steep terrain.

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 http://mining.state.co.us/ 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.

Please review Meeting Requirements PRIOR to the meeting. All interested bidders MUST attend.

Bidding documents must be obtained prior to the pre-bid meeting. Documents that cannot be loaded to the VSS System are the ONLY documents that will be distributed at the Pre-Bid Meeting.

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.

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 July 19, 2016.

All bids need to be submitted by mail, fax, overnight service 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. Due to VSS issues, the system is temporarily unable to accept bids electronically.

A responsive bid must include the following, properly completed:

• Bid Form

• Bid Schedule

• Bid Bond

• List of Equipment

BID OPENING DATE

The Bid for this project will be opened on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

A written tabulation of the Documented Quote (DQ) 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 August 29, 2016 and October 14, 2016. 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 47 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.

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 forty-five (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 coverages 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, ten percent (10%) retainage will be withheld until the project has been satisfactorily completed and advertised. If the bid amount is $150,000.00 or over, five percent (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).

AND

This project is funded by Federal grant money made available to the State of Colorado through the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service through CFDA 10.693.

CERTIFIED PAYROLL

The CONTRACTOR shall Comply with the wage requirements of the Davis Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. § 276(a) et. seq., as supplemented by the Department of Labor regulations, 29 CFR Part 5, and any other applicable federal labor or workplace laws (Also known as Certified Payroll). Certified payroll forms must be submitted with all pay requests covering the work performed.

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.

HISTORIC 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 disturbances to these structures and artifacts, in order to preserve their integrity. Existing structures shall not be used as load-bearing devices.

INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses and attorney fees and related costs, incurred as a result of any act or omission by Contractor or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract.

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

Mobilization/Demobilization will include the cost of cleaning equipment (see Noxious Weeds below), moving equipment and supplies onto the Project Area, moving 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Measurement and Payment Measurement and payment for Mobilization/Demobilization will be conducted and paid in accordance with the General Bid Specifications Section 1.0. Invoices are to be accompanied by Daily Job Logs summarizing the work included in the invoice.

TASK 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 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:

Allen Sorenson Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, CO 80203

FAX (303) 832-8106

At a minimum, the plan MUST provide specific, detailed responses to the following list of safety concerns and the attached SHEAP checklist 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.

1. Driver safety (use of seat belts, observation of speed limits, securing tools and materials, ATV Safety, vehicle maintenance);

2. Use of personal safety equipment on the job site appropriate for the materials to be applied (hard hats, hard toe foot wear, work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility clothing, dust masks/respirators;

3. Provision of first aid kit for each work crew

4. Fuel storage and handling;

5. Methods of safely transporting and securing tools, equipment and supplies;

6. Fire prevention and safety, extinguishers;

7. Accident prevention and safety when operating hand operated power tools;

8. Accident prevention and safety when operating motorized equipment;

9. Fall prevention for all work conducted where a fall hazard exists, all personnel must be harnessed and tied off when working around mine feature SF-21, and harnesses shall have shock absorbing lanyards;

10. Daily safety meetings.

11. Hanta virus protocols must be followed (see attachment).

12. White Nose Syndrome protocols must be followed (see attachment).

In addition to the above described items, the CONTRACTOR must include health and safety protocols for handling mine waste contaminated by heavy metals. These protocols must include, but are not limited to wearing a respirator in dusty conditions, washing hands and face prior to eating or drinking, using lids for all beverages.

Upon receipt of Project Safety Plan, OWNER will either accept the plan, or request that more detailed be provided.

CONTRACTOR and their employees or sub-contractors are expected to follow the Project Safety Plan during performance of every component of the Project. If the PROJECT MANAGER determines the Project Safety Plan is not being followed, either in whole or in part, the Project may be immediately suspended, without stopping the job clock, until such time as the Project Safety Plan is implemented.

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

The Project Safety Plan must be provided to the work crew members in the language in which they are most readily able to comprehend.

The CONTRACTOR must 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. Payment for this Task will be reflected in a lump sum bid under Item 2 on the Bid Schedule. This lump sum bid will cover all costs for developing and implementing the Project Safety Plan, 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 Task and of the Project Safety Plan. Payment shall be made as this Task is completed and approved by Project Manager. Payment for this Task will be made only on the final (before retainage) invoice.

TASK 3.0 INSTALL MINE CLOSURES

Safeguard mine openings listed on the Bid Schedule in accordance with the Project Work Description and the referenced Standard Work Specifications (SWS) as specified in the Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program General Bid Specifications, 2009.

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 Section 20 of the General Bid Specifications, 2009 for installation specifications). Commercial fertilizer is required for this project. Straw mulch is required for this project. Zone 5 Seed Mix: High-Elevation Meadow, Coniferous Woodland/Forest and Aspen will be sown on all areas below tree line. Zone 6 Seed Mix: Alpine will be sown on all areas above tree line.

Refer to 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.

Feature ID: SF04 Type of Feature: Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 10ft by 6ft Eroded Dimension: 10ft by 6ft Present Size Opening: 10ft by 6ft Mine Dump Volume: 500.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Timber Depth of Opening: 50 ft Depth to Plug: n/a ft Depth to Bedrock: UN ft Shape of Opening: rectangular Surface Material: mine waste Drainage Present: No Drainage Defined: water filled Access Deterrent: None Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Rock fill (riprap) required to water surface. Rock fill (riprap) must be hauled in from permitted offsite source. Transplant small trees that would otherwise be destroyed during construction. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF05 Type of Feature: Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 8ft by 6ft Eroded Dimension: 8ft by 6ft Present Size Opening: 8ft by 6ft Mine Dump Volume: 500.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Timber Depth of Opening: 50 ft Depth to Plug: n/a ft Depth to Bedrock: UN ft Shape of Opening: rectangular Surface Material: mine waste Drainage Present: No

Drainage Defined: water filled Access Deterrent: None Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Rock fill (riprap) required to water surface. Rock fill (riprap) must be hauled in from permitted offsite source. Transplant small trees that would otherwise be destroyed during construction. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF06 Type of Feature: Adit

Excavated Dimension: 6ft by 4ft Eroded Dimension: 6ft by 4ft Present Size Opening: 6ft by 4ft Mine Dump Volume: 500.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 30+ ft Depth to Plug: 18 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: rectangular Surface Material: rock Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: None Closure Method: Bat Grate Work Description: Construct a grated adit closure with bat ladder in accordance with Grated Adit Closure Specifications (Section 11.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6 General Bid Specifications, 2009) and Bat Grate Alternative (Section 13.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6-2 General Bid Specifications, 2009). 3/4" X 3" steel cross bars are specified. In addition, #5 rebar, or equivalent shall be welded vertically across the lowest four feet (4’) of the middle of the bat ladder such that the opening does not exceed twelve inches (12”) in width. No access is required.

A drain pipe is not required.

Feature ID: SF07 Type of Feature: Adit

Excavated Dimension: 8ft by 8ft Eroded Dimension: 8ft by 8ft Present Size Opening: 8ft by 8ft Mine Dump Volume: 100.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 60 ft Depth to Plug: n/a ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: semi-rectangle Surface Material: rock

Closure Method: Bat Grate Work Description: Construct a grated adit closure with bat ladder in accordance with Grated Adit Closure Specifications (Section 11.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6 General Bid Specifications, 2009) and Bat Grate Alternative (Section 13.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6-2 General Bid Specifications, 2009). 3/4" X 3" steel cross bars are specified. In addition, #5 rebar, or equivalent shall be welded vertically across the lowest four feet (4’) of the middle of the bat ladder such that the opening does not exceed twelve inches (12”) in width. No access is required.

A drain pipe is not required.

Feature ID: SF08 Type of Feature: Crown Hole

Excavated Dimension: 0ft by 0ft Eroded Dimension: 20ft by 15ft Present Size Opening: 20ft by 15ft Mine Dump Volume: 400.00 cuyds Condition: Partially Collapsed Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 50 ft Depth to Plug: 8 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: oval Surface Material: rock Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: off road, steep slope Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Over excavate and evaluate for backfill. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Rockfill (riprap) is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Precautions required to prevent damage to tundra when accessing feature location.

Feature ID: SF09 Type of Feature: Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 4ft by 4ft Eroded Dimension: 4ft by 4ft Present Size Opening: 4ft by 4ft Mine Dump Volume: 400.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Timber Depth of Opening: 40 ft Depth to Plug: 22 ft Depth to Bedrock: UN ft Shape of Opening: square Surface Material: soil

Access Deterrent: Mine road to feature impassible in spots

Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Road repair required to get equipment to site. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Rockfill (riprap) is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF10 Type of Feature: Crown Hole

Excavated Dimension: 0ft by 0ft Eroded Dimension: 10ft by 10ft Present Size Opening: 10ft by 10ft Mine Dump Volume: 400.00 cuyds Condition: Collapsed Lining: Other Depth of Opening: 40 ft Depth to Plug: 4 ft Depth to Bedrock: UN ft Shape of Opening: circular Surface Material: soil Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: Mine road to feature impassible in spots Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Road repair required to get equipment to site. Over-excavate and evaluate for backfill. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Rockfill (riprap) is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF15 Type of Feature: Adit

Excavated Dimension: 4ft by 6ft Eroded Dimension: 4ft by 6ft Present Size Opening: 4ft by 6ft Mine Dump Volume: 100.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 80+ ft Depth to Plug: N/A ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: rectangular Surface Material: Rock Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: Ford Creek Closure Method: Bat Grate Work Description: Construct a grated adit closure with bat ladder in accordance with Grated

Adit Closure Specifications (Section 11.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6 General Bid Specifications, 2009) and Bat Grate Alternative (Section 13.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6-2 General Bid Specifications, 2009). 3/4" X 3" steel cross bars are specified. In addition, #5 rebar, or equivalent shall be welded vertically across the lowest four feet (4’) of the middle of the bat ladder such that the opening does not exceed twelve inches (12”) in width. No access is required.

A drain pipe is not required.

Feature ID: SF16 Type of Feature: Adit

Excavated Dimension: 5ft by 4ft Eroded Dimension: 1ft by 1ft Present Size Opening: 5ft by 4ft Mine Dump Volume: 60.00 cuyds Condition: Partially Collapsed Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 40+ ft Depth to Plug: 0 ft Depth to Bedrock: 1 ft Shape of Opening: rectangular Surface Material: Dump Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: Ford Creek Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Over excavate and evaluate for backfill. Backfill in accordance with Adit Backfilling - Rockfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). No drain pipe is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF17 Type of Feature: Crown Hole

Excavated Dimension: N/aft by N/aft Eroded Dimension: 9ft by 4ft Present Size Opening: 9ft by 4ft Mine Dump Volume: 70.00 cuyds Condition: Partially Collapsed Lining: Other Depth of Opening: 15 ft Depth to Plug: 2 ft Depth to Bedrock: Un ft Shape of Opening: Oval Surface Material: Soil Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: Trees Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Over excavate and evaluate for backfill. Backfill in accordance with Adit

Backfilling - Rockfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). No drain pipe is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF18 Type of Feature: Stope

Excavated Dimension: 8ft by 7ft Eroded Dimension: 14ft by 12ft Present Size Opening: 14ft by 12ft Mine Dump Volume: 0.00 cuyds Condition: Collapsed Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 35 ft Depth to Plug: n/a ft Depth to Bedrock: 5 ft Shape of Opening: irregular Surface Material: soil Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: trees, bicyclists, buck and rail fence Closure Method: Backfill Work Description: Backfill must be hauled in from permitted offsite source. Feature must be accessed by routes designated by Project Manager. Damage and interference with recreation trail must be prevented. Backfill in accordance with Shaft Backfill Closure specifications (Section 2.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). Rock fill (riprap) is required. Grading, scarification, and seeding is required.

Feature ID: SF20 Type of Feature: Adit

Excavated Dimension: 7ft by 5ft Eroded Dimension: 3ft by 4ft Present Size Opening: 7ft by 5ft Mine Dump Volume: 500.00 cuyds Condition: Partially Collapsed Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 125 ft Depth to Bedrock: 0 ft Shape of Opening: rectangle Surface Material: rock Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: steep slopes, trees Closure Method: Grated Corrugated Steel Pipe w/Access Work Description: Animal den just inby portal; make sure no animals entombed. Construct a corrugated steel pipe adit closure with bat ladder and with access door in accordance with Corrugated Steel Pipe Adit Closure Specifications (Section 10.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #5 General Bid Specifications, 2009) and Bat Grate Alternative (Section 13.0, Standard Work Specifications, Standard Drawing #6-2 General Bid Specifications, 2009). 3/4" X 3" steel cross bars are specified. A forty-eight inch (48”) diameter Corrugated Steel Pipe with minimum fifteen feet (15’) in length is required. In addition, #5 rebar, or equivalent shall be welded vertically across the lowest four feet (4’) of the middle of the bat ladder such that the opening does not exceed twelve inches (12”) in width. Access is required. A drain pipe is not required.

Feature ID: SF21 Type of Feature: Shaft

Excavated Dimension: 9ft by 7ft Eroded Dimension: 40ft by 30ft Present Size Opening: 9ft by 7ft Mine Dump Volume: 350.00 cuyds Condition: Intact Lining: Rock Depth of Opening: 130 ft Depth to Plug: n/a ft Depth to Bedrock: 7 ft Shape of Opening: circular Surface Material: shale bedrock Drainage Present: No Access Deterrent: trees, steep slopes Closure Method: Polyurethane Foam Work Description: Feature must be accessed by routes designated by Project Manager.

Damage and interference with recreation trail must be prevented. Construct a polyurethane foam shaft closure in accordance with Polyurethane Foam Closure Specifications (Section 9.0, Standard Work Specifications, General Bid Specifications, 2009). The bottom form will be installed approximately twenty feet (20’) below the collar of the shaft. Polyurethane foam shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15’) thick. It is estimated that one hundred cubic yards (100 cy) of cured polyurethane foam will be required.

No access is required. A drain pipe is required. In addition, a buck and rail fence shall be installed around the perimeter of the closure, see attached specification and detail. Approximately one hundred and seventy five linear feet (175 l.f.) of fence is required. Trees may be cut on National Forest land around the feature SF21 location to provide fence material. Tree cutting areas will be designated by PROJECT

MANAGER.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

There are included on the Bid Schedule, several additional Items. These Items are NOT GUARANTEED, and will be used only in the event that conditions significantly differ from that anticipated, and only after approval by the PROJECT MANAGER. The additional Items for this project include:

TASK 4.0 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TIME

Equipment Rental- Twenty (20) hours of CAT 315 Hydraulic Excavator with thumb, or equivalent, with operator, per specification 19.0 of the General Bid Specifications, 2009.

Measurement for payment shall be made per hour, prorated to the nearest quarter hour for the actual unit quantities provided according to specification in Section 19.0 of the General Bid Specifications, 2009.

PROJECT OBSERVATION

The PROJECT MANAGER will be at the project site periodically to monitor construction activities and ensure that each work item is completed and constructed to design specifications. The PROJECT MANAGER will be available during regular business hours (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) on weekdays.

Inspections will not be scheduled on weekend days or holidays without prior approval of the PROJECT MANAGER. It is the Contractor's responsibility to schedule inspections with the Project Manager so as not to delay the work. The following items must be observed and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER before proceeding with additional work:

1. Bottom form installation and first lift of polyurethane foam (PUF) for PUF closures.

2. Rockfill (riprap) placement for all shafts and stopes to be backfilled.

3. Form work for all concrete prior to pouring.

4. Installation of corrugated steel pipe into adits.

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Return by July 19, 2016 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

SUMMIT FOREST KEYSTONE PROJECT

Bid Schedule

PKA-16-1289

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1. Mobilization/Demobilization 1 Job $ N/A $

2. Project Safety Plan 1 Job $ N/A $

3. Install Safety Closures (total from page 2) 1 Job $ N/A $

4. Additional Equipment Time – NOT GUARANTEED 20 Hours $________/Hr. $

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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SUMMIT FOREST KEYSTONE PROJECT

Bid Schedule

PKA-16-1289

Item 3 - Install Mine Closures:

ID

Feature

Closure Work

Bid Amount

County

Funding

SF04

Shaft

Backfill

Summit OSM/USFS

SF05

SF06

Adit

Bat Grate

SF07

SF08

Crown Hole

SF09

SF10

SF15

SF16

SF17

SF18

Stope

Summit OSM

SF20

Grated CSP w/Access

SF21

Polyurethane Foam

Total (Enter here and on Page 1 of Bid Schedule, Item 3) $______________________

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.

As of 8/16/2012

LIST OF EQUIPMENT OFFERED

Under the headings below, list all equipment which you offer to perform the work described in the Bid. Please see “List of Equipment Offered” in the Special Conditions.

ITEM

MAKE

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

YEAR

MANUFACTURED

THIS PAGE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR BID

OR THE BID MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE

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SHEAP CHECKLIST

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 X 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 X shall be fully operational at all times.

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. X 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…