Fields Creek Reclamation Project Henry County, Missouri

The Fields Creek Reclamation Project is a state-level procurement issued by the Missouri Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) division, specifically targeting coal mine reclamation activities in Henry County. The project encompasses comprehensive environmental remediation work, including excavating mine spoil piles, backfilling abandoned coal mine pits, installing drainage structures and fencing, and performing extensive land restoration through grading, liming, seeding, fertilizing, and mulching work areas. The solicitation (Solicitation Number Y2301-01) is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with electronic submission requirements through the MissouriBUYS system. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for August 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM, located at the intersection of NW 500 Road and NW 451 Road in Henry County. Interested bidders must submit their comprehensive proposal by August 31, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT, and are required to provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check/bank draft with their submission. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of executing complex mine reclamation activities with precise environmental restoration standards.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, mandating 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation. Bidders must submit various required documentation, including a Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and compliance forms demonstrating their ability to meet these enterprise participation requirements. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, while paper bid sets require a refundable $100 deposit from American Document Solutions, with prime contractors limited to two sets at the deposit rate. Although the total contract value is not explicitly specified in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the reclamation work suggests a substantial project scope. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an emphasis on meeting the specified diversity and technical requirements for environmental restoration of the mining site.