Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010900

Kansas Seeks Contractor for Orender Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project

This opportunity is for the construction and reclamation of the Orender Abandoned Mine Land (AML) project in Crawford County, Kansas, managed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Surface Mining Unit (SMU), Office of Procurement and Contracts - Contact: Lara J Williams - Project Scope: - Complete site reclamation and construction at an abandoned mine site - Lump sum contract covering all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision - Major work includes site preparation, earthwork (over 417,000 CY), drainage systems, erosion control, seeding, fencing, and installation of gates - Key materials: riprap (KDOT Light 24, D50 6, KDOT Light 18), culvert pipes (18" and 24"), fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium), lime, mulch, native grass and fescue seed, barbed wire fencing, swing gate, compost filter sock - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; all materials must meet state and project specifications - All construction and reclamation services required for the AML project - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and bidder registration with the State of Kansas - 5% bid guarantee and public works bond required - Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic content requirements - Submission of current tax clearance certificate and completion of compliance forms (immigration, sexual harassment, boycott of Israel, etc.) - Standard one-year warranty from substantial completion - Liquidated damages of $2,500 per week for late completion - Emphasis on quality control, safety, and environmental protection - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is approximately nine months, with work to be completed by June 30, 2027 - Monthly progress payments with retainage provisions

Description

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to construct the Orender Abandoned Mined Land (AML) project in Crawford County, KS. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026, and the bid closing date is September 10, 2026. Bidders must be officially invited and registered with the State of Kansas to participate.

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