Tramway Creek Mining Complex Reclamation Project

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Tramway Creek Mining Complex Reclamation Project located in Powell County, Montana. The project is a comprehensive environmental remediation effort requiring detailed site restoration and waste removal services. Specific project tasks include clearing and grubbing vegetation, installing erosion controls, improving haul roads, constructing a temporary bridge across the Little Blackfoot River, removing approximately 1,850 cubic yards of mine waste, grading and shaping disturbed areas, constructing a vegetative streambank stabilization feature, and revegetating the site. The solicitation number is DEQ-IFB-2022-420006, with bid opening on 6/21/2021 at 12:00 PM MDT and closing on 7/27/2021 at 1:00 PM MDT. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond, provide documentation of similar project experience, and prepare a site-specific health and safety plan. The bid includes 21 detailed service line items with specific quantities, and the primary contact for the bid is Vicki Woodrow, reachable at VWoodrow@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3101.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with specific requirements including contractor registration and compliance with prevailing wage rates. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must demonstrate relevant environmental remediation and mine reclamation experience. The project will be funded using US Dollars, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. Commodity codes associated with the project include environmental remedial action, mine reclamation, environmental restoration, and related construction services. Although the exact budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple complex tasks suggests a significant investment in site restoration. The project encompasses multiple technical components, including waste removal, road improvement, bridge construction, and ecological restoration, indicating a multifaceted approach to environmental remediation that will require sophisticated environmental engineering and construction capabilities.