2025 Lehigh Road Phase X and Scranton Phase IV AML Project

The North Dakota Public Service Commission's Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Division is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the 2025 Lehigh Road Phase X and Scranton Phase IV AML Project, located near Dickinson and Scranton in North Dakota. The procurement seeks a contractor to reclaim abandoned underground lignite coal mine sites through specialized drilling and grouting operations, involving approximately 27,000 feet of drilling, 6,400 feet of casing, and 5,500 cubic yards of cementitious grout injection. Specific project deliverables include comprehensive site documentation, daily drill logs, grout injection records, and material testing, with a focus on precise technical execution of mine reclamation activities. The bid comprises seven line items covering mobilization, drilling, casing, grout injection, site access road installation, traffic control, and clean-up, with unit-based pricing tied to compressive strength test results. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid virtual tour, a bid response deadline of April 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and a performance period from May 19 to August 8, 2025. Contractors must submit bids through the State Procurement website and provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check, with a contract period extending to December 31, 2025 and potential for a 12-month extension.

The project is funded through a federal infrastructure program with specific Buy America provisions requiring that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be predominantly produced in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must meet comprehensive technical and insurance requirements, including providing performance bonds and comprehensive insurance coverage. The total project budget is not directly specified, but the detailed bid structure suggests a substantial investment in mine reclamation. Contractors must complete a pre-construction workshop, adhere to prevailing wage requirements outlined in the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination, and pay workers a minimum of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. Technical qualifications include expertise in drilling, grouting, site restoration, and environmental compliance, with strict monitoring requirements for ground movement near roads, railroads, and structures. Interested parties can contact Brett Job at the North Dakota Public Service Commission at 701-328-4073 for additional information about this complex mine reclamation project.