Opportunity
Stanislaus County PlanetBids #RFP 26-22-MS
Stanislaus County Seeks Mining Inspection and Consulting Services for 14 Mines
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-22-MS
NAICS
213115, 213114
Stanislaus County Planning & Community Development Department is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive mining inspection and consulting services for 14 mines: - Government Buyer: - Stanislaus County, Planning & Community Development Department (GSA Purchasing Division) - Scope of Services: - Annual mine inspections for 14 specified mines - Completion and electronic submission of MRRC-1, NOCl-1, and FACE-1 forms - Review of Financial Assurance Mechanisms (FAMs) and preparation of Financial Assurance Cost Estimates (FACEs) - Use Permit and Reclamation Plan compliance monitoring - Violation assessments and operator correspondence - As-needed consulting services, including: - Review of Interim Management Plans and Reclamation Plans for new mines - Preparation of new mining operation reports - Updates to Surface Mining and Reclamation Ordinance - CEQA compliance support and peer reviews - Attendance at public meetings and hearings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposers must hold a valid California Professional Geologist license - Minimum five years of relevant business experience required - Coordination with County Project Manager and adherence to SMARA reporting deadlines - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity
Description
The County of Stanislaus is seeking qualified and experienced entities to provide mining inspection services for its Planning & Community Development department. The scope includes annual mine inspections, reporting, financial assurance reviews, use permit compliance monitoring, and operator correspondence for 14 specified mines. The successful proposer must meet all contractual and insurance requirements, including holding a valid Professional Geologist license issued by the State of California. Proposals must be submitted both electronically and in paper form, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled.