Grave Relocation Breathitt Co - Federal

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is requesting bids on grave relocation services in Breathitt County for the Noble Family Gravesite disinterment and reinterment at Jackson Cemetery, necessitated by KY 205 highway improvements, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The awardee must be a duly licensed funeral director under KRS Chapter 316 — a hard eligibility requirement. Federal Highway Administration funding supports the project, triggering Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America and Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance, and a 0 percent DBE participation goal.

The scope comprises complete disinterment of four graves, removal and relocation of monuments and markers with specified dimensions, provision of reinterment containers, transportation of remains approximately 15 miles to Jackson Cemetery, and reinterment with monument setting. Work must be completed within 30 days of notification to commence, with weather-related extensions available upon written request. Bidders submit unit prices on an attached bid sheet covering disinterment, reinterment containers, reinterments, and monument setting services; the lowest price receives the highest evaluation score.

A performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price (or $20,000 minimum) and comprehensive insurance including $1 million general liability and automobile liability are required prior to award. Payment is structured at 90 percent upon work completion and 10 percent upon final inspection and approval by the Grave Relocation Agent within 180 days. The contract is one-time with no renewal options.

Electronic bid submission through the Kentucky eProcurement System is mandatory; bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System 24–48 hours prior to the deadline. Written questions were due June 23, 2026, with responses issued June 26, 2026. The tentative award date is July 17, 2026. Bidders must provide non-collusion certification and FHWA 1273 compliance evidence.