Wattis_Mine_Fire_Features.kmz

This is a Keyhole Markup Language (KML) geographic information file related to RFP BD27-113, issued by the State of Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining in partnership with the State of Utah Division of Purchasing. The project involves sealing abandoned coal mine infrastructure at the Wattis Mine in Carbon County, Utah, specifically targeting an active underground coal fire. The scope of work includes sealing five mine openings, eleven subsidence openings, fifteen exhaust vents and air intakes, and twenty-seven open cracks through excavation, grading, shallow boring drilling, and utilization of a walker "spider" excavator with specialized attachments. A mandatory in-person site visit is required on Tuesday, October 20th, at 10:00 am, with assembly at the northwest parking lot at the intersection of UT-10 S Carbon Avenue and Ridge Road in Carbon County. The meeting location is identified by GPS coordinates 39.536251, -110.816029, with an expected duration of four hours involving driving and hiking over rugged terrain. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for attendance. Bids from firms not documented as attending the entire mandatory pre-bid meeting will be considered nonresponsive, and bidders are encouraged to conduct independent examination of the project site outside the scheduled meeting.

The KML file serves as a geographic mapping resource to support bidder preparation and site familiarization for this specialized abandoned mine closure project. Per Utah Procurement Rule R33-101-13, an authorized representative from each bidding firm must attend the mandatory site visit in person. The nature of abandoned mine closure work requires specialized expertise in hazardous conditions and unique circumstances, distinguishing it from standard construction projects. Bidders are explicitly cautioned not to enter the mines independently due to safety hazards. The file facilitates navigation and project location identification to ensure bidders can properly prepare for and attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.