RFB-15-26 24037AMLBAML, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking construction services through a Request for Bid (RFB-15-26 24037AMLBAML) for a critical infrastructure and environmental remediation project in Letcher County. The procurement specifically targets addressing a dangerous slide and two mine portals that are threatening the Ison Residence, with potential property damage risks. Contractors must submit electronic bids through the state's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time at the AML Hazard Office in Hazard, KY. The bid submission deadline is August 20, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, with a public bid reading to be conducted via conference call at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bidders are required to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and must submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, entering $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the attached Official Bid Document.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must obtain all project documents from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no cost, with the project being funded through the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands and contract administration managed by the Division of Contract Administration. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves significant infrastructure remediation work and will require contractors with expertise in mine land restoration, slide mitigation, and heavy construction. The Davis Bacon Wage Rates attached to the solicitation indicate comprehensive wage standards for various construction-related job classifications, suggesting a project of substantial scope and complexity. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in addressing complex environmental and structural challenges associated with abandoned mine land restoration, with particular focus on preventing potential property damage and ensuring residential safety.