Stryton Mine Remediation

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP), on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADEE) and the Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), is seeking a contractor for the Stryton Mine Remediation project located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a comprehensive mine remediation effort consisting of four distinct stages: earthwork, topsoil application, vegetation establishment, and site clean-up. Prospective contractors must attend a mandatory site visit, possess a current Arkansas contractor license, and demonstrate experience by having completed at least three similar projects within the past five years. The total project must be completed within 270 days of contract award, with potential renewals for up to six additional one-year terms. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets all stated requirements, with bidders required to provide bid security equal to 5% of their total bid amount. The solicitation requires firm pricing without escalation, and the bid submission deadline is November 13, 2024.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, though no specific set-aside designations or organizational restrictions are explicitly stated. The project will be funded through a forfeited bond to ADEQ, with the total award value contingent upon bid pricing that cannot exceed the available bond funds. The topographic survey indicates the site contains a pit with a maximum depth of 74.15 feet, a water volume of 211,280 cubic yards, and a stockpile volume of 412,063 cubic yards. Contractors must complete a Contract and Grant Disclosure form, which requires transparency about relationships with state government officials and employees. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for potential subcontractors, who must also complete disclosure requirements. The actual project budget will be determined by the lowest qualifying bid, with the understanding that if bid prices exceed available bond funds, some project stages may not be completed.