RFB-200-26 23076AMLBAML, perry CO

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB-200-26 23076AMLBAML) for general construction and remediation services at two residential properties in Perry County affected by abandoned mining activities. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform stabilization and reclamation work at the Sims and Whitson residential sites located off Mountain Shadow Drive near Hazard, Kentucky. The scope of work encompasses 49 distinct bid items across approximately 13 acres (with 2.5 acres disturbed) and includes construction of four retaining walls (Types I, II, and reinforced concrete), steel pile installations, subsurface drainage systems, site preparation and revegetation, utility relocation, structure removal, debris disposal, and comprehensive erosion control measures. The Sims site requires stabilization of an unstable pre-law auger bench outer slope, remediation of multiple hazardous auger holes in the backyard, and correction of drainage and sediment flow issues affecting the foundation. The Whitson site requires stabilization of an augered and backfilled highwall at house level, resolution of interior and exterior drainage infiltration, and slope stabilization to address boulder damage to residential structures. All work must be completed within 270 calendar days from the effective contract award date. A mandatory site visit meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time at the Hazard AML Office (101 Bulldog Lane, Hazard, KY 41701), with an on-site meeting at 205 Mountain Shadow Drive at 11:00 A.M. EST. Electronic bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by March 17, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading via conference call at 11:00 A.M. on the same date. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24-48 hours prior to submission, and all Official Bid Documents and required Bid Bonds must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Project plans, specifications, and drawings are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge, with hard copy options through Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693).

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. However, all contractor and subcontractor personnel are required to comply with Davis-Bacon scale wages, and bidders must submit the AML Contractor/Subcontractor Information Form with their bids. The bid pricing structure utilizes lump sum, unit price, and actual documented cost methodologies across the 49 line items, with specific Allowable Price Limit (APL) ranges established to identify potentially unbalanced bids. Key unit prices include $350 per cubic yard for formed and finished concrete, $175 per cubic yard for non-formed concrete, $25 per ton for various stone backfill types, and $1,000 per acre for site preparation, with mobilization set at a $50,000 lump sum. The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is responsible for obtaining KYTC encroachment, Kentucky Division of Water permits, and USACE permits, while contractors must secure all other necessary permits and fees prior to mobilization. Property owners may require contractors to add them as "Additional Insured" on general liability and automobile insurance policies at the contractor's expense, and the project includes provisions for utility relocation at actual documented cost and a $1,880 payment to the Imperiled Bat Conservation Fund. No specific total project budget or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.