RFB-14-27 Former Trimble County Newspaper - AI# 175969

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, is requesting bids for lead soil abatement at a former newspaper site in Trimble County under RFB-14-27, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. EST and a mandatory site visit on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. EST. Electronic submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system is required; mailed and hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission.

The scope involves pre-project planning, utility locates, waste characterization including TCLP RCRA Metals analysis, excavation of approximately 175 cubic yards of lead-impacted soil at depths from surface to 24 inches, off-site disposal of contaminated material, clean backfill placement and compaction, grading, topsoil placement, seeding, and site restoration at 132 Church Street, Bedford, Kentucky. Contractors are responsible for all waste characterization testing and determining appropriate disposal practices. The project includes removal and relocation of a stone retaining wall, removal of two large trees (with required replanting of similar hardwood species at 8-foot minimum height), and replacement of damaged white wooden picket fencing. Excavation delineation is bounded by existing buildings and sidewalks as shown on the site map. Third-party compaction testing and professional surveying are not required; proof rolling or visual inspection and owner-verified red-lined as-built drawings are acceptable. Water for equipment decontamination and dust control is available from the Trimble County Courthouse. Temporary construction activities must be coordinated with Judge Executive John Ogburn.

Plans and specifications are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge through Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693). Procurement questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335. A public bid reading conference call is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. EST at (502) 782-2663, Conference ID 240522018#, Participant code 75309#. Addendum One was posted July 8, 2026.