4860 Letcher County -[ 957441 Chissom Rd Ste 17, 25]–Shoulder Repair and Culvert Cleanout

Letcher County Fiscal Court is soliciting bids for a road infrastructure improvement project involving shoulder repair and culvert cleanout services across two specific sites on Chissom Road. The project requires precise construction interventions, including the installation of 15.11 square yards of geotextile fabric, 18.88 tons of Class II channel lining, and 1.67 tons of DGA road base for shoulder construction at Site 17, and cleaning and unclogging 20 linear feet of a 16-inch diameter HDPE culvert at Site 25. Bids must be submitted electronically through the DFS Procurement Portal (dfs.bonfirehub.com) by January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with a required contract completion timeline of 60 days post-award. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive unit rates for each line item, including mobilization, demobilization, and traffic control costs, and must adhere to the Kentucky Department of Highways 2019 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Contractors must submit proof of insurance coverage, drug-free workplace policies, and be prepared to provide extensive documentation including before-and-after photographs with GPS coordinates and material sourcing evidence.

The procurement opportunity actively encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and hub-zone businesses, with explicit provisions supporting diverse business engagement. The project is funded through a FEMA grant, which necessitates rigorous documentation and compliance standards. Contractors with outstanding or overdue work for Letcher County will be ineligible for additional assignments until prior projects are satisfactorily completed. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive documentation requirements and technical specifications suggest a project of moderate complexity and investment. Letcher County reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. The county's approach emphasizes thorough documentation, precise technical execution, and inclusive procurement practices, with a strong focus on accountability and performance standards for potential contractors.