FW-003-25 - FILO - Rolling Fork WMA Stream & Wetland

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking bids for the FW-003-25 - FILO - Rolling Fork WMA Stream & Wetland project, located in Larue County, with potential work extending into Jessamine County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a comprehensive stream and wetland restoration initiative involving the re-establishment, rehabilitation, and enhancement of approximately 44,544 linear feet of perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams tributary to the Rolling Fork River. Key project deliverables include reshaping stream channels, constructing in-stream structures, performing native planting and seeding, and installing erosion control measures within the Rolling Fork Wildlife Management Area. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with all technical and procurement questions due by December 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with contractors required to enter their bid amount in the Contract Amount field of their Solicitation Response.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System, indicating some administrative prerequisites for participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the stream restoration project suggests a significant infrastructure improvement initiative. Bidders should note that the CAD file and proposed surface will be made available to the winning contractor for reference during construction, with the understanding that the contractor and subcontractors must release Sustainable Streams and the Owner from any liability related to potential discrepancies between the CAD file and contract documents. Successful bidders will be expected to complete the project in strict accordance with the detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.