Abandoned Mine Lands Geological Analysis

The State of Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Commission on Mineral Resources, Nevada Division of Minerals (NDOM), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified vendors to provide geological analysis of historic abandoned mine hazards within the state of Nevada. The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for performing economic geological and mining background research, conducting field surveys, coordinating with a State-approved laboratory for sample analysis, and preparing summary reports on an as-needed basis. The work is focused on identifying and evaluating the mineral potential and abandoned mine sites, primarily on federal lands. Vendors must have expertise in economic geology, historic mining in Nevada, and field work in remote locations. The RFP has a submission deadline of April 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, and the anticipated contract term is two years with an option to renew for an additional two years.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State intends to award one or more contracts resulting from this RFP, and has issued a Letter of Intent to award the contract to McGinley & Associates, Inc., subject to successful contract negotiations and agency approval. The pricing terms outlined in the RFP indicate that vendors will be reimbursed for travel expenses based on State per diem rates, and the cost schedule allows for the use of qualified engineers as an alternative to geologists. The State has not provided any details on the potential award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.