RFB-135-26 24027AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands has issued a Request for Bids (RFB-135-26) for construction services focused on hillside stabilization and drainage improvements in Pike County. The project involves comprehensive site remediation addressing disturbances from previous coal mining operations, road conditions, and utility installations. Specific objectives include mitigating slope instability, managing excessive drainage from an open portal, and implementing general construction interventions. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, located at 37605 KY 194 in Phelps, Kentucky. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by December 10, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, with a subsequent public bid reading conducted via conference call at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. All bidders must pre-register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, allowing 24 to 48 hours for account activation, and must submit their Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Potential bidders must download project specifications and drawings from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no cost and must include their contract amount on the Official Bid Document. Procurement-related questions should be directed to Susan Ward at the Division of Contract Administration (502-226-0335), while technical project inquiries can be made to Michael Kearney at the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (502-782-6218). The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or contract value, though the comprehensive nature of the site rehabilitation suggests a potentially significant investment. Postal and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted, with electronic submission through the state's eProcurement system being the sole acceptable method for bid submission.