FW-005-25-filo - broke leg creek stream restoration project

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking bids for the Broke Leg Creek Stream Restoration Project, a comprehensive environmental restoration initiative located in Menifee and Morgan Counties. The project involves restoring approximately 45,435 linear feet of stream, including Broke Leg Creek, Blackwater Creek, and associated tributaries, utilizing Natural Channel Design techniques. Specific project components include re-establishing 6,665 feet of channel, rehabilitating 9,852 feet, enhancing 14,242 feet, providing riparian habitat enhancement along 2,273 feet, preserving 11,213 feet, and sustaining 1,190 feet of streams. The scope of work encompasses channel reshaping, constructing in-stream structures, soil preparation, native planting and seeding, erosion control, and ongoing vegetation maintenance. Key procurement details include an electronic bid submission requirement through Kentucky's eProcurement system, with bids due on January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET at the intersection of Sawmill Rd and Across Cliff Rd in Ezel, KY, and technical questions must be submitted by December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System and are required to submit a combined PDF document including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as attachments to their electronic submission. While specific budget details are not provided in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the stream restoration project suggests a significant investment in environmental rehabilitation. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with contractors having the option to purchase hard copies if desired. The project appears to be a critical environmental intervention aimed at improving stream ecosystem health, channel stability, and riparian habitat in the Menifee and Morgan County regions. Prospective bidders should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in stream restoration, natural channel design, and ecological rehabilitation techniques.