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COLORADO <br /> oDivision of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> DATE: July 2311, 2022 <br /> TO: Interested Contractors <br /> FROM: Julie Annear, Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety <br /> RE: Discretionary Purchase, Indian Shadows Mine Reclamation Project (Permit <br /> M-2007-048) <br /> Enclosed is a brief description and bid schedule for the Indian Shadows Mine <br /> Reclamation Project. <br /> PROJECT LOCATION <br /> This project includes the Indian Shadows mine (Permit M-2007-048) located in La Plata <br /> County near the town of Hesperus. The permit for this site was revoked and the <br /> financial warranty was forfeited. The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety will <br /> reclaim the site using the forfeited bond money in accordance with the approved <br /> reclamation plan. <br /> WORK DESCRIPTION <br /> The project will include herbicide application at a previously permitted gravel mine near <br /> the town of Hesperus. Selective spraying for Common Knapweed (Centaurea Nigea) and <br /> Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) will be accomplished with an ATV. Following <br /> spraying, areas that presently have a thin layer of topsoil cover will receive an additional <br /> application of topsoil. Following the application of topsoil, the area will be hydro-seeded <br /> with a native seed mix. <br /> MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING- <br /> The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing for the Indian Shadows Mine <br /> Reclamation Project will be held on-site at the City Market in Durango on July 30t" at 12 <br /> p.m. The purpose of the Pre-Bid meeting is to afford potential bidders the opportunity to <br /> inspect the proposed work and access conditions. Bidders are advised to be prompt. A <br /> sign-in sheet will be available at the Pre-Bid meeting for firms to register their <br /> attendance. It is the bidder's responsibility to make certain their attendance is recorded <br /> on the sign-in sheet. Signing the Pre-Bid Meeting attendance list to represent more <br /> than one person or company is not permitted. Failure to sign-in and sign out, as <br /> directed by the Project Manager, will be cause for rejection of a bid. <br /> Page 1 of 10 <br /> Rev.7/15/2022 <br />