Remediation of Abandoned Coal Mined Lands

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for the remediation of abandoned coal mined lands located in Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock. The project, referred to as the Sebastian Mine Remediation Project, involves grading the wash plant pad area, pond areas, high wall stabilization, and reworking the working face and refuse pile. The contract term is two years with no option to renew, and the pricing must be firm offers in U.S. dollars. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 5, 2024, and bids are due by February 14, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the state may negotiate with the lowest bidder if the bids exceed available funding or if additional savings are possible.

While the solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, it encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate. The state will maintain confidentiality of any designated proprietary information to the extent permitted by law. The solicitation does not provide information on incumbent vendors or the current contract environment, nor does it specify the award value or budget range for the project.