Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JH27-1-1
Utah Seeks Contractor for Sowbelly Gulch Abandoned Mine Reclamation Construction
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
JH27-1-1
NAICS
237990
This opportunity is for reclamation construction services at the Sowbelly Gulch abandoned mine sites in Carbon County, Utah, managed by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program). - Government Buyer: - Utah Department of Natural Resources - Division of Oil, Gas & Mining - Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program - Project Scope: - Closure of 1 abandoned mine - Maintenance of 4 previously closed abandoned mines - Revegetation of disturbed areas at abandoned coal mine sites - Products/Construction Materials: - Block wall maintenance and repair (1 cf and 6.5 cf at two sites) - Native stone wall construction (8 sf) - Machine backfill (41 cy) - Custom concrete slab closure with urea silicate foam injection (24 cy foam, 5.5 cy concrete) - Services: - Mine closure and maintenance - Site revegetation - Notable Requirements: - Strict 14-day completion window after notice to proceed - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates - Mandatory Utah E100 contractor license - Mandatory pre-bid site visit - Detailed submittals on equipment, procedures, and materials - Certifications regarding OFAC, Huawei/ZTE, anti-boycott, and forced labor compliance - Environmental, safety, and cultural resource protections - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $45,000
Description
The Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids for the Reclamation Construction Sowbelly Gulch Project in Carbon County, Utah. The project scope includes the closure of one abandoned mine, maintenance of four previously closed mines, and revegetation of disturbed areas at abandoned coal mines. A mandatory pre-bid meeting (site visit) is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with work to be completed within 14 calendar days after notice to proceed, no later than August 31, 2026, subject to weather delays.