Franklin Reclamation Project - Bates County

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Land Reclamation Program is seeking bids for the Franklin Reclamation Project in Bates County, a comprehensive coal mine reclamation initiative. The project involves extensive site rehabilitation activities including installation of 2-inch rock, MoDOT Type 3 Ditch Liner, excavation of mine spoil piles, backfilling mine pits, reinforcing earthen dams, replacing corrugated metal pipe culverts, and grading work areas. An alternate bid component includes water treatment, fertilizer, seed, and mulch work. The solicitation was issued on May 19, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of June 23, 2022, at 1:30 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the project site near Butler, Missouri. Bidders must submit all documentation electronically through the MissouriBUYS platform, including a comprehensive set of forms such as the Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various compliance documents. The project requires a 5% bid bond or cashier's check as part of the submission.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring 10% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVEs). Only MBE/WBE firms certified by the State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity as of the bid date, or SDVE firms meeting state requirements, can be used to satisfy these goals. Bidders must submit detailed documentation demonstrating compliance with these participation requirements, including Good Faith Effort forms and eligibility documentation. While the total estimated project value is not specified in the documents, bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities, including work authorization affidavits and compliance forms. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost, with an option to obtain paper copies for a $100 refundable deposit through American Document Solutions. The project is funded by the State of Missouri and will be awarded to a qualified contractor meeting all specified requirements and diversity participation goals.