Wandering Prospector Project

Background

The Wandering Prospector Project, identified as DQ1 PKAA 2026*0476, is initiated by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The project aims to address safety and environmental concerns related to abandoned mine closures in various counties across Colorado. The goal is to ensure safe closure methods for mining sites while adhering to environmental regulations and safety standards.

Work Details

The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Mobilization/Demobilization - 1 Lump Sum 2. SHEAP (Safety, Health, & Environmental Action Plan) - 1 Lump Sum 3. Install Mine Closures - 1 Lump Sum, which includes various closure methods such as backfilling with polyurethane foam (PUF), concrete monolithic plugs, and native rock bulkheads for shafts and adits. Specific features include: - WP-02: Shaft closure with 4CY Rockfill and 10CY PUF - WP-04: Shaft Polyurethane Foam Plug (5CY) - WP-16: Adit Grated Closure with Slot Bat Gate 4. Additional Polyurethane Foam - 2 Cubic Yards (if required) 5. Additional Equipment Rental for Mini Excavator - 4 Hours (if required). All work must comply with the project’s SHEAP requirements, including safety training, substance abuse screening, and proactive safety measures.

Period of Performance

The contract period of performance is expected to commence upon award and continue until all tasks are completed, with a specific bid submission deadline of May 12, 2026.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed in various counties across Colorado including Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, and Yuma.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must comply with specific requirements including adherence to the Safety Health Environmental Action Plan (SHEAP), which mandates safety training for all employees working on the project. Additionally contractors must provide proof of insurance and bonding as well as ensure that all equipment meets ANSI standards.