RFB-136-26 24082AMLBAML, Leslie County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking construction services for a driveway stabilization and slope repair project located at the Keen residence in Leslie County. The Request for Bids (RFB-136-26) involves comprehensive site remediation, including excavating a driveway slide area, constructing a 50-foot-long, 10-foot-tall concrete wall on pilings, potentially installing a 100-foot-long steel rail wall, building a 54-foot-long, 9-foot-high gabion wall, and creating a 100-foot-long Class 2 flat-bottom ditch for water runoff control. Additional project requirements include installing an 18-inch HDPE pipe beneath the roadway, establishing a silt trap near Wendover Road, and revegetating all disturbed areas. The project encompasses 2.92 total acres with a maximum disturbed area of 1.02 acres, including 0.60 acres of trees greater than 3 inches in diameter. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the AML London Office, with bids due on December 2, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all documentation as a single PDF attachment.

The procurement follows the Allowable Price Limit (APL) system, which requires bidders to justify unit pricing and comply with Davis-Bacon wage scales. Contractors must submit an AML Contractor/Subcontractor Information Form with their bid and adhere to comprehensive Best Management Practices for erosion prevention and sediment control, including weekly site inspections and prompt corrective actions. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must complete all work within 120 calendar days of contract award. The project will require obtaining various permits, including KYTC Encroachment Permits, Kentucky Division of Water permits, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, with the AML handling most permit acquisitions. Contact persons for the project include Jason Cheek from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (project-specific inquiries) and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration (procurement questions). Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, interested contractors can access project plans, specifications, and drawings at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room.