Lead & Zinc Mine Opening & Subsidence Abatement

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is soliciting competitive bids for a Lead & Zinc Mine Opening & Subsidence Abatement Project in Clay County, focusing on backfilling hazardous sinkholes, abandoned mine shafts, drifts, and depressions resulting from subsidences. The project involves comprehensive site clearing, debris removal, excavation, backfilling with various materials, surface restoration, and revegetation within the EPA Cherokee County Superfund Site. Contractors must provide specialized equipment including backhoes, dozers, loaders, compaction equipment, and other necessary tools to address mine waste containing high concentrations of heavy metals. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST at the Surface Mining Unit Office in Frontenac, KS, with final bids due January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract term runs from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with three optional 12-month renewal periods, and aims to backfill 30-50 subsidences or vertical openings annually. The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis, with work authorized through individual work orders issued by the Surface Mining Unit, and potential pricing adjustments of up to 5% at annual renewal.

The procurement includes preferences for certified businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with specific compliance requirements for federal infrastructure projects. Bidders must adhere to Build America Buy America (BABA) regulations, ensuring that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials are produced in the United States, with potential waivers available for non-availability, unreasonable cost, or public interest scenarios. Contractors must also comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, with specific wage rates established for various labor classifications in Cherokee County. The project is funded through grants from the Federal Department of Interior's Office of Surface Mine Reclamation and Enforcement, with an estimated annual funding of $160,000. No bid guarantee is required for this solicitation, but contractors must obtain a current tax clearance certificate, complete immigration reform documentation, and submit additional forms including a boycott of Israel form and sexual harassment form. Payment may be processed via procurement card, and the contract will be available for use by political subdivisions, with potential integration into existing environmental remediation infrastructure.