2025 Lehigh Road Phase X and Scranton Phase IV Material Testing AML Project

The North Dakota Public Service Commission's Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Division is seeking a material testing contractor for the 2025 Lehigh Road Phase X and Scranton Phase IV Material Testing AML Project, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) focused on drilling and grout injection reclamation of abandoned underground lignite coal mines near Dickinson and Scranton in Stark County. The project requires comprehensive material testing services, including grout sample collection, strength testing, slump tests, and structural surveys for approximately 5,500 cubic yards of grout injection. Bidders must participate in a mandatory pre-bid virtual tour and demonstrate compliance with specific material testing requirements, with key deliverables including daily drill logs, grout injection forms, and detailed documentation of field activities. The bid response deadline is April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with a performance period scheduled from May 19 to August 8, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, unit pricing for testing services, and adherence to project specifications, with particular emphasis on contractors' ability to manage complex underground mine reclamation work.

The procurement is subject to Buy America domestic procurement preferences, requiring all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. Bidders must provide a 5% bid surety and, if awarded the contract, furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability coverage, $500,000 automobile liability per person, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the project is funded through a federal infrastructure program. The contract will run through December 31, 2025, with potential extensions up to 12 months. Although a total contract amount is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive testing requirements and extensive project scope suggest a significant investment in underground mine reclamation and safety. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to demonstrate extensive technical expertise in material testing and abandoned mine land restoration.