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PM9034
Engineer’s estimate $74,350
Mandatory pre-bid meeting; must attend one of two meetings
E100 Contractor’s license required
Anticipate starting work June 15
The contract is set for 25 calendar days to complete 33 closures
Q-If exclusions have to be in place for at least three days doesn’t that make it difficult to
complete the work in 25 calendar days?
A-This is an accelerated schedule, but we believe this is sufficient time to complete the
work.
Q-Will we visit the big shaft grate site during the pre-bid today? (2010807HO001)
A-No, but the site is easy to find and easily accessible. (Map 3, Black Mountain)
Q-Will we visit the big 100 yard hand backfill during the pre-bid today?
A-No. (202923HO002, Vindicator Mines, Map 4)
Q-Are the hand backfill sites really just backfill work by hand?
A-Yes
Q-If the site is accessible by foot can we use an ATV?
A-Travel is allowed on existing roads, otherwise access is limited to foot traffic only.
This access type should be respected as such, unless the landowner (BLM, private)
authorizes otherwise. The access then should have minimal disturbance and tracks raked
out and reseeded.
Q-What is a bat exclusion and does that mean there are bats in the opening?
A-If a bat exclusion is listed in the closure table it means the survey indicated bat usage
or good habitat potential. One-inch chicken wire exclusions are usually erected over the
openings at least 3 days before any proposed construction activities at the mine feature.
Q-Do we have to remove all the wood debris from the mine opening before we backfill?
A Yes, this should be done safely. If you can’t reach them safely with your mechanized
equipment, then try to push it to the side or collapse the material so that it will not cause
the backfill to bridge or choke off the hole.
Q-What is the typical source of backfill material for the mine openings?
A-The backfill material is usually an adjacent mine dump, although some dumps are a
short distance from the opening. Use the waste dump material first before scaling or
borrowing any material.
Q-Are there any protected dumps?
A-No
Q-Do we need to put concrete in the shaft backfills for the monuments?
A-No, the monuments would be placed on a #5 rebar stake with an L-shape bend which
is anchored in the backfill. See Chapter 4, section 250, part 3.05 of the specs.
For closures with concrete the monument can be placed directly in the concrete. We
supply the monuments.
Q-Will they need a Certified Person/Fire Boss on site all the time to inspect all openings?
A-No. You will need a Certified Person/Fire Boss/Qualified Person who has
underground mine safety experience and training to be present when ever workers are
under the brow. This means when workers are installing a bat gate or pinned grate or
wall in an adit the Certified Person will need to check out the safety of the opening prior
to any work under the brow. This is not required at the time of bid submittal, but will be
required shortly after bid is awarded.
Q-Do we need to use mulch for revegetation work and do we reseed the reclaimed sites
even in June?
A- No, you do not need to use mulch. We recognize this is not the preferred time for
seeding, but the affected areas will need to be seeded as soon as the work is completed.
Q-If new openings are found will they be added into the work?
A-Yes, if funding is available to do the additional closures. In this case the contract may
also be extended to do the additional work.
Q-Why are some openings backfilled and others closed with a wall or gate?
A-The closures are based on a variety of factors such as bat use, historic features, and the
preference of the landowner.
Q-Are we going to have issues with the no trespass signs posted along the main access
roads?
A-No, the signs posted are on private property and there is not any scheduled closure
work on that property.
Q-When it says rebar grate, does that mean I can drive to the site?
A-No, some sites will require packing the material and portable welder.
Question 2
What map is site 202924HO004 on?
A- Tag number is 202924HO004 is not marked on the map. It is located in the Vindicator
Mines on Map 4 of 5. You will need to refer to the closure table with the UTM
coordinates for the exact location.