Opportunity

Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JH27-1

Utah Seeks Contractor for Sowbelly Gulch Mine Closure, Maintenance, and Land Rehabilitation

Posted

July 08, 2026

Respond By

July 20, 2026

Identifier

JH27-1

NAICS

237990

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, working with the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, is seeking contractors for the Sowbelly Gulch Project in Carbon County, Utah. - Project scope includes: - Closing one abandoned mine - Maintaining four previously closed mines - Revegetating disturbed areas at abandoned coal mines - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the focus is on services - Key requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid site visit for all bidders - Performance bond equal to 100% of contract price - E100 Utah contractor license required - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements - Bid security of at least 5% of bid amount - Pricing must be guaranteed through project completion - Submission of cost sheets and legal/regulatory compliance certifications - Services requested include mine closure, mine maintenance, and land rehabilitation - All work must be completed within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed, with a final deadline no later than project completion date (weather delays may extend deadline)

Description

The Utah Division of Purchasing is accepting bids for the Sowbelly Gulch Project, which involves closing one abandoned mine, maintaining four previously closed mines, and revegetating disturbed areas at abandoned coal mines in Carbon County, Utah. Vendors must attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor and work must be completed within 14 calendar days, no later than August 31, 2026, with possible extensions for weather delays. Pricing must be guaranteed through project completion.

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