UPC South 2026 – Unit Price Contract for Emergency Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified contractors to perform a series of small, emergency abandoned‑mine‑land reclamation projects in eleven southern Ohio counties. Work will be executed under a one‑year Unit Price Contract (UPC South 2026) and will include excavation, back‑filling, drainage, erosion‑control, and site‑restoration activities triggered by land‑owner complaints. The contract is structured on a unit‑price schedule covering mobilization, earthwork, rip‑rap, filter‑fabric, culverts, silt‑fence, and other remedial measures. The successful bidder must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on May 5, 2026, and submit a complete electronic bid by May 19, 2026. • Scope includes pothole subsidence, small gob fires, minor landslides, and investigative test pits across Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Scioto, and Vinton counties. • Work is performed on a per‑item basis; quantities are estimates and will be measured on‑site. • Contractor must provide a 10 % bid guaranty (or full bond) and carry the required insurance, workers’ compensation, and prevailing‑wage compliance. • Contract period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, with liquidated damages for late completion and retainage provisions.