PKAA, Dream Canyon Project

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety is issuing a Request for Documented Quotations (DQ) for the PKAA Dream Canyon Project, a mine reclamation initiative located in the Sugarloaf District of Boulder County, Colorado. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive mine closure and reclamation services on privately owned properties, including installation of mine closures using multiple methods (machine backfill with onsite material, rock bulkheads with bat ladders, grated shaft closures with bat cupolas, and corrugated steel pipe installations), sediment and stormwater control measures, and revegetation work. The scope encompasses closure of 18 distinct abandoned mine features including shafts, stopes, and adits ranging from 5 to 100 feet in depth, with specialized requirements for bat exclusion protocols and bat habitat accommodation features integrated into closure designs. Required deliverables include completion of all mine closures, installation of erosion control measures (25 linear feet of biodegradable waddles per feature), specialized materials such as polyurethane foam and steel components, and compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Weekly Certified Payroll reporting. Contractors must submit written inquiries by 4:00 p.m. MT on April 20, 2026, with bids due by 4:00 p.m. MT on May 5, 2026 through the Colorado VSS platform, and bid opening scheduled for May 6, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT at the Dream Canyon Hiking Trail parking area. The project construction period runs from June 3, 2026 to August 1, 2026, with a completion deadline of 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, including 10 days for mobilization. All bid line items must include all-inclusive unit prices covering labor, materials, equipment, and services, with pricing submitted on the completed Bid Schedule.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified through the U.S. Small Business Administration may receive a 5 percent bid preference on this procurement. The project exceeds $150,000 and requires performance and labor/material bonds at 100 percent of the contract price, 5 percent retainage, and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability limits. Contractors must comply with Build America, Buy America Act provisions requiring domestic sourcing of all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials unless subject to approved waivers, and must satisfy Buy Clean Colorado Act requirements for eligible materials including structural steel. Additional requirements include passage of an Applicant Violator System check, compliance with White-Nose Syndrome decontamination protocols, and maintenance of a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environmental Action Plan (SHEAP). The project is funded through federal funds provided by the Department of the Interior/Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and Colorado Severance Tax collections. Liquidated damages are assessed at $400 per day for project delays. The exact contract award value is not specified in the available documentation, though the project budget likely exceeds $150,000 based on the bonding requirements and federal funding sources.