FW-008-25 - FILO - Rolling Fork Floodplain Stream and Wetlan

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking bids for the Rolling Fork Floodplain Stream and Wetland Restoration Project, a comprehensive environmental rehabilitation initiative located in Larue and Nelson Counties. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) 660 solicitation focused on restoring approximately 2,625 linear feet of intermittent and ephemeral streams within the Rolling Fork Wildlife Management Area. Key project deliverables include reshaping existing channels, establishing new stream channels, constructing in-stream structures, implementing native plantings, performing erosion control, and creating a moist soil unit. The project also encompasses managing invasive species across 77.4 acres, removing agricultural tile drains from 24 locations, and enhancing riparian ecosystems. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Rolling Fork WMA parking lot, with precise GPS coordinates provided. Electronic bid submissions are required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by July 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with all bidders required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit documents as a single PDF attachment.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Technical questions should be directed to Bob Hawley from Sustainable Streams, LLC, while procurement inquiries can be addressed to Purchasing Agent Kyla Satterly. The solicitation requires bidders to submit a $0.00 contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed in the Official Bid Document. Project documents can be obtained from the State of Kentucky Plan Room website at no cost, with optional hard copy printing available for a fee. While no specific budget range or award value is directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the restoration project suggests a significant investment in environmental rehabilitation. Vendors interested in responding must demonstrate expertise in stream restoration, wetland management, native ecosystem reconstruction, and environmental conservation techniques.