RFB-04-26 24026AMLBAML Knott County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a construction services contractor for a slide abatement project located at 69 Little Mountain Drive in Littcarr, Knott County. The Request for Bid (RFB-04-26, Number 785 2500000746) requires a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive land stabilization work, including constructing reinforced concrete walls, pile & lagging walls, installing filter fabric, and placing stone to prevent potential land sliding. The project mandates a site visit on 06/25/2025 at 10:00 AM at the AML Hazard Office in Hazard, Kentucky, and requires electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bids are due by 07/23/2025 at 09:30 AM, with a public bid reading scheduled via conference call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. All bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a requirement to enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system while detailing the actual contract amount on the official bid document.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must be registered vendors capable of completing complex geotechnical stabilization work in challenging terrain. Project contacts include Lucas Gumm from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the project involves significant infrastructure stabilization work that suggests a substantial investment. Bid documents and specifications are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with optional hard copies available for purchase. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement initiative addressing potential geological hazards in the Littcarr area, focusing on preventing land movement and protecting existing property infrastructure.