Piney Creek 4 Reclamation Project - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a Request for Bid (RFx) for the Piney Creek 4 Reclamation Project, a comprehensive land reclamation initiative targeting abandoned mine areas in Van Buren County. The project covers approximately 61.8 acres across eight distinct sites and involves extensive environmental restoration services, including clearing and grubbing, area grading, terrace construction, water-filled pit treatment, dewatering, rock-lined channel construction, and vegetation establishment. Key deliverables include installing 2,040 tons of riprap, 5,000 square yards of filter fabric, 13,800 linear feet of silt retention barrier, and 600 tons of road limestone. The solicitation requires a twenty-four-month contract with a bid submission period from May 5, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT to May 30, 2025, 2:30 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central, located at 5902 Old Highwall 111 in Spencer, Tennessee, and attendance is required for bid eligibility. Bidders must submit detailed information about their company, including contractor licensing, potential subcontractors, and proof of registration with the Department of Revenue. All bids must be electronically submitted through the Edison system, with the contact person being Kyle Villagomez from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

The project encourages diversity business participation, specifically welcoming minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Contractors must not have outstanding violations with the Office of Surface Mining or be listed on the Applicant Violator System. The project is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Surface Mining, and contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds to guarantee full contract performance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 373,100 cubic yards of cut and fill operations suggests a significant investment. Contractors must comply with various state regulations, including non-discrimination provisions and Iran Divestment Act requirements. The project incorporates specific environmental restoration guidelines, including water quality testing, soil stabilization, and vegetation establishment using prescribed seed mixtures and mulching techniques. The contract will be awarded to the respondent whose proposal meets all requirements and criteria at the lowest cost, with the state reserving the right to negotiate and conduct clarifications with responsive and responsible respondents.