AML 2402 OK Mine Reclamation Project

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is soliciting bids for the AML 2402 OK Mine Reclamation Project located in St. Clair County, specifically at 451 White Oak Mine Road in Marissa, Illinois. The project involves comprehensive reclamation of an abandoned coal mine that operated from 1885 to 1952, with primary objectives including sealing an air shaft and main shaft that are currently failing, and placing mine markers at these locations. Key deliverables include excavating the main and air shafts to install concrete plugs, burying concrete pads and other concrete items in an on-site pit, and removing mine refuse to be buried under good soil with limestone added between layers. Bidders must be prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation and submit all documentation electronically through BidBuy by November 10, 2025. The contract will commence upon final signature and terminate on December 31, 2026, with work required to start within ten calendar days of contract execution. A preconstruction conference must be scheduled during this initial period, and contractors must comply with all federal and state environmental regulations, including a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference provisions prioritizing employment for current and former coal industry workers. Bidders can receive contract award consideration by demonstrating employment of at least two former coal mine workers, even if their bid exceeds the lowest bid by up to 2 percent. The project has a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of one percent, with requirements for minority, women, and disabled-owned business participation. There is a minority contractor initiative fee of fifteen dollars for contracts valued over one thousand dollars. The estimated contract value is $50,000 or greater, and the project is federally funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Abandoned Mine Land Grant Program. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability, $1,000,000 for Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. At least 90 percent of laborers must be Illinois residents during periods of excessive unemployment, and all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States unless an approved waiver is obtained.