Mining Inspection Services

The government authority located in Modesto, California, seeks a consultant to provide onsite mining inspection services. The consultant must verify that mining activities comply with reclamation plans and use permit conditions of approval. Scope of work includes assisting staff with inspection questions, ensuring timely service to meet reporting deadlines, reviewing interim management plans and reclamation plans for new mines, and submitting report forms for newly approved mines. Additionally, the consultant must assist the agency in updating its surface mining and reclamation ordinance, preparing environmental analyses, conducting operator outreach, and coordinating ordinance certification with the State Mining and Geology Board. Eligible vendors must be USA-based onshore organizations. The buyer requests proposals for the budget. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 15, 2026, and a deadline to submit all questions by September 22, 2026.