F-012-240-004 - Everhart Limestone Replacement

Background
The Everhart Limestone Replacement project is initiated by the Maryland Department of the Environment, specifically the Abandoned Mine Land Division. The project aims to replace areas of limestone within two treatment cells with new high calcium carbonate limestone due to clogging and metal precipitates affecting the existing limestone.
The goal is to restore functionality to the treatment cells while ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Remove existing limestone from designated areas within the treatment cells and stockpile it as specified in the contract drawings.
2. Place approximately 883 tons of new high CaCO3 limestone into Treatment Cell #1 and approximately 1617 tons into Treatment Cell #2, adhering to specified lines and grades.
3. Install necessary sediment and erosion control components, including a stabilized construction entrance, silt fences, and temporary sediment traps as per Maryland Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
4. Repair any damage to access roads caused by delivery and construction activities at no expense to the Department of General Services (DGS) or the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence upon approval and is scheduled for completion by July 11, 2024.

Place of Performance
The project will take place at the Maryland Department of the Environment located at 160 South Water Street, Frostburg, Maryland 21532, specifically near McHenry in Garrett County.