FW-001-27 - KDFWR - FILO Middle Creek I

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is requesting bids for stream and wetland restoration services on the Middle Creek I project in Boone County under RFB 660 2700000048, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (extended via Addendum No. 1 from the original September 16 closing). A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting was held August 11, 2026 at Decker WMA in Burlington, Kentucky.

The scope encompasses restoration and enhancement of approximately 23,539 linear feet of stream using Natural Channel Design techniques: channel re-establishment (8,671 linear feet), rehabilitation (7,025 feet), and enhancement (5,569 feet); in-stream structures including rock riffles, brush riffles, boulder sills, log vanes, low-water crossings, and wood and brush toe configurations; native vegetation planting with 17,564 total live stakes, bare-root trees, and containerized plants; wetland restoration across 2.65 acres total (0.68 acres re-established, 1.31 acres rehabilitated, 0.33 acres enhanced, and 0.33 acres preserved); four complete invasive species management treatment applications across 68 acres; and erosion prevention and sediment control across approximately 20.67 acres of permanent riparian area. Approximately 4,059 cubic yards of excavation is required. The contract structure includes a Lump Sum Base Bid covering base construction activities and Additive Alternate No. 1 for tree planting, individual live staking, and invasive species removal. Bidders are responsible for obtaining the KPDES Notice of Intent and associated permits; the Owner has obtained the USACE Section 404 Permit and KDOW Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Construction must commence in calendar year 2026, with substantial completion targeted for Spring 2028.

Bids must be submitted electronically through Kentucky's eProcurement system only; postal and hard-copy submissions are not accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24–48 hours before submission. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined into a single PDF attachment. Technical questions were due August 18, 2026 to Sarah Taylor, Stantec Consulting Services (sarah.l.taylor@stantec.com, 502-260-1771). Procurement questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Kyla Satterly (kyla.satterly@ky.gov, 502-892-4442). Plans, specifications, and drawings are available free at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com through Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693). A virtual bid reading is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET on September 23, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Notice of intent to award is anticipated within 30 days of bid opening.