RFB-183-25 23130AMLBAML, Martin County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking construction services through a Request for Bids (RFB-785-2500000460) for a critical landslide remediation project located in Martin County. The procurement specifically targets the James & Sue Stepp residential property, involving approximately one acre of site restoration and reclamation. Project deliverables include comprehensive site preparation, earthwork, and infrastructure improvements such as slide material removal, regrading, rock ditch construction with concrete block tied mat, tree removal, and complete revegetation. Key objectives involve stabilizing the damaged residential area, implementing erosion control measures, and restoring proper drainage functionality. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM at 241 Buck Branch Road in Lovely, Kentucky, with electronic bid submissions required through Kentucky's eProcurement system by March 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Bidders must submit a complete bid package including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, with project specifications available at no cost through the state plan room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must register through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and electronically submit their proposals, with no hard copy or email submissions permitted. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project is funded through the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, suggesting alignment with state infrastructure improvement budgets. The project involves complex site restoration around residential structures, requiring contractors to demonstrate expertise in geotechnical remediation, erosion control, and precise construction techniques. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and all work must adhere to stringent sediment and erosion control requirements. The project's billing and shipping will be managed through the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands' office located at 300 Sower Blvd, 2nd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.