23073AMLBAML Hubert Spence Drainage Martin County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands issued Request for Bids (RFB 785 2400000677) for comprehensive drainage remediation and site restoration services at the Hubert Spence residence and neighboring properties in Martin County. The procurement seeks construction services to address drainage impacts from an eligible mine located upslope of the Hubert Spence residence, with additional grading and restoration work required at neighboring properties, specifically the Cubert Spence residence, that were affected by the Stepp-Webb AML Reclamation Project. Deliverables include subdrain installation, mine portal closure, gabion retaining wall construction, concrete swale ditch construction, erosion and sediment control measures, utility relocation and replacement, landscape restoration, revegetation, roadway repairs, and various site preparation and stabilization activities across 40 distinct line items. Contract completion must be achieved within 120 calendar days from the award date, with a pre-construction conference required prior to mobilization. The mandatory site visit was held on May 15, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time at 21 Spence Mountain, Inez, Kentucky, and electronic bids were due through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system on May 29, 2024, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time the same day. Bidders were required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at least 24 to 48 hours prior to submission and submit the Official Bid Document with any required Bid Bond as a single combined PDF through the eProcurement system only; all project plans and specifications were available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. All contractors and subcontractors are subject to Davis-Bacon scale wages, and contractors must submit the AML Contractor/Subcontractor Information Form with their bid or face rejection as non-responsive. The Commonwealth will secure KYTC Encroachment Permits, Kentucky Division of Water permits, and USACE permits, while all other permits and associated fees remain the contractor's responsibility. Unit prices and lump sum prices are subject to Allowable Price Limit (APL) ranges specified on the bid schedule, with prices outside these ranges potentially considered unbalanced bids requiring written justification. Payment for actual documented costs items such as utility relocation/replacement, landscape allowance, and structure removal/replacement will be reimbursed directly upon engineer approval. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the project scope encompasses extensive site remediation work including material supplies, equipment, labor, and specialized construction activities across multiple residential properties over a 120-day performance period.