GENERAL54399

• Permit No: C1981016
• IBM Index Class Name: General Documents
• Doc Date: 9/6/1994
• Doc Name: HAWKS NEST BACKFILLING & DRAINAGE CONTROL PROJECT bidders meeting memo
• From: DMG
• To: BOB NONDORF
• Permit Index Doc Type: RECLAMATION PROJECTS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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STATE OF CO~Ul~DO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Depanmenl of Nalu ral Resources ~~~~~
1313 Sherman 51., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAA. 131131 83 2-81 06
DEPARTMENT OF
DATE: September 6, 1994 NATU~iL'
RESOURCES
TO: Bob Nondorf Roc ROme~
Garemur
FROM: Erica Crosby Ken sa ~a enr
E.erunve Director
RE: Hawk's Nest Backfilling and Drainage Control Projec~~'~~~~~,e«
(RN-MINES-COAL-10)
This memo is to clarify the events that occurred at the pre-bid
meeting for the Hawk's Nest Backfilling and Drainage Control
Project on August 18, 1994.
As I mentioned in my memo dated September 2, 1994, Wagner
Construction informed the Division several times before and during
the pre-bid meeting that he would be unable to attend the entire
pre-bid meeting. Paul Krabacher of AML stated that we would take
note of the incident. I proceeded to tell Jay Wagner of Wagner
Construction that the area he would miss is the location of four
(4) methane wells located on a steep and rocky road. I pointed to
the location of the road and mentioned that a map could be located
in the bid specifications. The road could be seen from the area of
the pre-bid meeting. I also mentioned to Jay Wagner that the
sealing method to be used is very straight forward and in the bid
specifications. The site showing of the wells was to show access
more than the wells themselves. I did not indicate that leaving
would present a problem at any time during our conversation. Paul
Krabacher of the AML program also attended the pre-bid meeting and
he did not indicated to Jay Wagner that leaving early would present
a problem. The Division essentially gave it's "consent" to the
contractor to leave early by explaining the condition of the road
and not informing the contractor that this would be a rejection of
his bid.
Please also note that this part of the site showing was very
minimal. The Division drove with several contractors to the
location of one well to give the operators an idea of the
condition. In the overall significance of the job, this part was
very low on the priority list. At one point during the pre-bid
meeting, Jay Wagner stated that he would probably drive up the road
on his way out of the mine site area. I do not know if Jay Wagner
did drive up the road.
Leaving the pre-bid meeting with the "consent" at the time of the
meeting does not appear to be sufficient cause to reject the bid.
Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
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