RFB-09-26 24084AMLBAML, Henderson County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, is issuing Request for Bids (RFB) 785-2600000006 for general construction services related to mine subsidence remediation in Henderson County. This procurement involves excavation of spoil material surrounding a mine subsidence area, exposure of an existing concrete mine structure, construction of an 8-inch thick reinforced concrete mine closure cap with #5 reinforcing steel, and comprehensive site restoration. Specific deliverables include excavating approximately a 20-foot diameter circular trench to expose the existing concrete structure, constructing the reinforced concrete closure with specified dowel attachments, stabilizing the excavation floor with filter fabric and aggregate, backfilling the pit with compacted spoil lifts, repairing damaged driveways, and revegetating all disturbed areas using standard Abandoned Mine Lands methods. Contractors must be capable of managing methane monitoring and control, as well as pumping operations to maintain a dry working area, with these tasks considered incidental to project completion. A mandatory site visit meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Central Time at 7167 Airline Road, Henderson, Kentucky, and electronic bids must be submitted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by July 30, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., with a public bid reading conducted via conference call at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time on the same date. All interested contractors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission, and bidders should direct procurement questions to Susan Ward at 502-226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor do they identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. However, Addendum One to the invitation notes revised Davis Bacon Wage Rates as a binding requirement for any contract issued in response to this bid, indicating that this project is subject to prevailing wage compliance. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available solicitation materials; bidders are instructed to enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system line item with the actual contract amount listed on the Official Bid Document submitted as an attachment. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF and uploaded electronically, with no bids accepted via postal mail, courier services, or hand delivery.