PURPOSE: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office, is soliciting bids for metallurgical test work (bulk sediment sample processing) for best possible fine alluvial gold recovery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

In order for bids to be considered responsive Bidders must meet these minimum requirements for the testing facility:

• Metallurgical laboratory testing facility.
• Analytical and Trade Minerals laboratory certified with ISO accreditation.
• Knelson MD3 concentrator.
• Wilfley finishing table.
• Mozley C-800 mineral separator.
• Eriez drum magnetic separator.
• Able to complete scope of work in a timeframe of 8 to 10 weeks upon receipt of bulk sample.
• Complete metallurgical test work by April 30, 2024.

CONTACT: All ITB documents and/or questions must be directed to Tamra M. Czerny, Procurement Specialist via email at tamra.czerny@alaska.gov.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS: Bids must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on Friday, December 01, 2023.

ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid should contact the Procurement Specialist listed via email at tamra.czerny@alaska.gov; telephone at 907-269-8665; or TDD at 907-269-5411 not later than 10 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date to make necessary arrangements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notices website, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to tamra.czerny@alaska.gov. Failure to register with the Procurement Specialist listed may result in the rejection of your bid.