FW-004-24-River Road Repair Project-Anderson County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Bids (RFB 660 2400000568) for the FW-004-24-River Road Repair Project in Anderson County, Kentucky, designated as a competitive sealed bid procurement. The project involves the construction and reinforcement of two low water crossings (Sites 2 and 3) at Taylorsville Wildlife Management Area by converting existing gravel surfaces to concrete structures capable of withstanding heavy rain events and providing improved public access for fishing and hunting activities on the Salt River and adjacent lands. Key deliverables include concrete pouring work meeting Class A specifications at 3,500 PSI, site excavation and preparation, and construction completion within a 30-day timeline, with potential adjustments for weather or water level delays that render the site inaccessible. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory site visit on April 16, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time at River Road in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky (coordinates: 37°59'08.6"N 85°06'44.7"W), with the solicitation closing on April 30, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. All bids required electronic submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system (VSS) at https://vss.ky.gov, with bidders needing VSS registration at least 24-48 hours prior to submission; project plans and specifications were available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Technical inquiries were directed to Project Manager Tom Burberry (502-545-4752, tom.burberry@ky.gov), while procurement questions were directed to Purchasing Agent Amanda Lewis (502-892-4409, Amanda.lewis@ky.gov).

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Environmental protections apply to the project, including prohibitions on removing trees exceeding five inches diameter at breast height (DBH) due to endangered bat protections under federal environmental requirements. Davis-Bacon federal wage rates are applicable to this project, indicating federal funding or compliance requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation, and no information regarding existing infrastructure integration requirements or technology specifications is referenced in the solicitation materials. Bid results were scheduled to be posted to the State of Kentucky Plan Room website following bid opening and review, with bid reading available via conference line at 877-746-4263 (code 02 94 361#) at 3:00 P.M. ET on the closing date.