Summary
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, issued an Invitation for Bids for the Reclamation Construction for Sowbelly Gulch Project to close one abandoned mine, maintain four previously closed abandoned mines, and revegetate disturbed areas at abandoned coal mine sites in Carbon County, Utah. The agency estimates the project at approximately $35,000, requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting at coordinates 39.699968, -110.921501, and requires contractors to submit plans for access improvements, mine closures, and revegetation; work must begin after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 14 calendar days but no later than August 31, 2026. Questions are due by 2026-07-20 and bids are due by 2026-07-21 (see buyer posting for submission instructions and any attachments).