Alaska Online Public Notices #F20269388-A

Multi-Year Placer Mining and Reclamation at West Fork Comeback Creek, Alaska

This opportunity involves a multi-year mechanical placer mining and reclamation project at West Fork Comeback Creek in the Hughes Mining District, Alaska, overseen by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (Mining Section) - OEMs and Vendors: - Caterpillar (bulldozers, rock trucks) - Hitachi (excavators) - Pioneer (pumps) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 9 Caterpillar Bulldozers (models D10, D9, D8, D6) - 8 Hitachi Excavators (models EX400, ZX450) - 4 Caterpillar Rock Trucks (model 730) - 4 Pioneer Pumps (12X10) - 1 Mobile Washplant - 12 Various Small Pumps - 8 Support Vehicles - Services Requested: - Multi-year mechanical placer mining and reclamation services - Water management, stream diversion, and environmental compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Estimated 22 acres disturbed in the first year, with 10 acres reclaimed in 2026 - Processing of approximately 300,000 cubic yards annually - Permanent stream diversion structure with annual reclamation - Reclamation bond of $3,300 required - Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for petroleum storage - Coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for wetlands permitting - Water use authorizations and pollutant discharge permits - Locations: - West Fork Comeback Creek, Alaska (primary mining site) - Hogatza Camp and Hogatza Airstrip (2AK6) for support and logistics - Fairbanks, Alaska (contracting office)

Description

This solicitation is for a placer mining application within the Hughes Mining District at Comeback Creek, Alaska. The project involves mechanical placer mining activities managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The application includes details on mining permits, reclamation plans, and environmental compliance. Comments on the application must be received by June 4, 2026, and the response due date is June 5, 2026. The project location is in Hughes, Alaska, and the applicant is Taiga Mining Company, Inc.

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