2025 Buechler Velva Phase 3 AML Project

The North Dakota Public Service Commission's Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Division is seeking bids for the 2025 Buechler Velva Phase 3 AML Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB), specifically targeting reclamation and repair of abandoned mine land sites in Ward County. The project encompasses approximately 85 acres across two sections: Section 1 (T151N, R81W) and the NE Section 30 (T152N, R81W), with primary objectives including excavating 800,000 cubic yards of earthen material, backfilling highwalls and mine pits, managing topsoil and subsoil, installing erosion controls, and fertilizing and seeding the affected areas. A mandatory pre-bid on-site conference is scheduled for March 25, 2025, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM Central Time on April 8, 2025. The contract performance period is set from May 27, 2025, to September 26, 2025, with a potential contract term extension through December 31, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check for 5% of their total bid, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. The project requires strict adherence to Buy America domestic procurement preferences, mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it is subject to federal infrastructure assistance guidelines and Davis-Bacon wage rates. The total contract amount will be determined by unit prices submitted by the contractor, with estimated quantities including 57,500 cubic yards of topsoil handling and 115,000 cubic yards of subsoil handling. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and safety standards, and comply with prevailing wage regulations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves complex site restoration that requires specialized equipment and expertise in abandoned mine land reclamation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scale of the project—involving extensive earthwork, erosion control, and land rehabilitation—suggests a significant investment. Interested bidders can obtain additional project details free of charge on the State Procurement website and can contact Michael Howe at the North Dakota Public Service Commission at 701-328-4188 for specific questions about the solicitation.