RFB-04-26 24026AMLBAML Knott County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through its Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, is soliciting bids for a slide abatement construction project located at 69 Little Mountain Drive in Littcarr, Knott County. The Request for Bid (RFB-04-26, No. 785 2500000746) seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive site stabilization work involving the construction of reinforced concrete walls, pile and lagging walls, and implementation of erosion control measures. Key project deliverables include constructing structural walls to prevent potential land sliding, installing filter fabric, placing stone, and managing site drainage and utility relocation. The procurement requires electronic bid submission through the state's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for 6/25/2025 at 10:00 AM at the AML Hazard Office in Hazard, KY. Bid submissions are due on 7/23/2025 at 9:30 AM, with a public bid reading 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 bid documents available at no cost through the Kentucky State Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is a 270-calendar day contract with detailed wage rates established under the Davis-Bacon Act, which provides specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications including Carpenters, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, and Laborers. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves complex geotechnical work to stabilize a residential property experiencing ground movement. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the official bid document. Project contacts include Lucas Gumm from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (606-877-8486) and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration (502-226-0335). The bid emphasizes strict electronic submission requirements, and no postal, hand-delivered, or emailed bids will be accepted. Additional project details are available in the bid documents, including a comprehensive bid schedule with 43 line items covering various construction and site preparation activities.