RFB-103-26 24014AMLBAML, Lawrence County

The state and local contract opportunity RFB-103-26 24014AMLBAML is a reclamation and drainage improvement project issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services and the Department for Natural Resources, specifically targeting the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands in Lawrence County. The project encompasses 17.03 acres with an expected disturbance of 6 acres, focusing on comprehensive environmental restoration and drainage infrastructure improvements. The solicitation includes 23 separate line items covering critical project components such as mobilization, utility relocation, structure removal, site preparation, erosion control, earthwork, and revegetation efforts. Specific deliverables include installing subdrains, Class II and III ditches, culvert replacements, and addressing drainage issues resulting from previous surface and auger mining activities. The contract specifies a strict 90-calendar day completion timeline from the contract award date, with bidders required to adhere to unit pricing and an Allowable Price Limit (APL) for each project component. The bid is due on November 12, 2025, and contractors must demonstrate capability in environmental restoration, drainage improvements, and strict compliance with environmental control measures.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves potential bat habitat conservation and requires contractors to obtain additional permits beyond those already secured by the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands. While a precise total project cost is not stated, the comprehensive nature of the 23-line item bid suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project will require advanced technical capabilities in environmental reclamation, drainage engineering, and ecological restoration, indicating that potential bidders should have specialized expertise in mine land rehabilitation and environmental remediation. Contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing environmental infrastructure and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of sediment and erosion control best management practices. The project's scope and technical complexity suggest that only experienced environmental engineering and land reclamation firms with proven track records in similar abandoned mine land restoration projects would be competitive bidders.