Basin Creek Mine Pond Reclamation Project

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Basin Creek Mine Pond Reclamation Project, located in Jefferson County, Montana. The procurement seeks a general contractor to perform comprehensive environmental reclamation services for a mine site, with specific project objectives including mobilization, dust control, riprap salvaging, pond dewatering, liner and concrete removal, regrading, pond reconstruction, diversion channel construction, and stormwater best management practices implementation. The project scope encompasses approximately 7.4 acres of land and requires detailed environmental restoration techniques. Bids were solicited with an opening date of August 1, 2022, and a closing date of August 18, 2022, with Vicki Woodrow serving as the primary contract contact. Bidders must submit a bid bond and acknowledge standard terms and conditions, with the bid formally identified as DEQ-IFB2023-423004. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, adherence to bidding requirements, and ability to execute the comprehensive reclamation plan.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at net 30 days, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The project falls under commodity codes related to environmental services for mining, mine reclamation, and environmental reclamation construction. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the reclamation work suggests a substantial investment in environmental remediation. The project requires specialized contractors with expertise in mine site restoration, environmental engineering, and landscape reconstruction. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities in pond dewatering, site regrading, channel construction, and ecological restoration practices. The comprehensive nature of the project indicates a significant infrastructure rehabilitation effort focused on environmental remediation and sustainable land management.