Briar Hill Stone IM‑0402 Forfeiture

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to remediate a forfeited sandstone mine in Coshocton County, Ohio. The work involves highwall back‑filling, debris removal, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, grading, sediment‑control installation, and revegetation to meet state reclamation standards. The contractor must submit a detailed site‑safety plan, comply with Davis‑Bacon wage rates, provide a bid guaranty, and meet a 5 % EDGE participation goal. The contract includes specific allowances for unforeseen work, standard revegetation, lime application, and aggregate drains, with a total estimated cost of about $129k and a completion deadline of July 30 2027. • Scope: Backfill ~360 ft highwall, clear/grub 3.2 acres, perform earthwork, install erosion controls, and re‑vegetate. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 17 Sep 2026; electronic bid due 30 Sep 2026. • Required documents: bid guaranty (bond or 10 % cash), EDGE affidavit, EEO affidavit, and site‑safety plan. • Payment: Materials up to 92 % of invoiced amount; labor paid after 50 % labor milestone; 8 % retainage on labor.