RFB-227-25 24058AMLMAML Perry County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a contractor for RFB-227-25, a construction services project located in Perry County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) focusing on rehabilitating a previously sealed mine portal that serves as a critical water supply for the local community. Specific project deliverables include removing an existing wall, pouring a concrete footer approximately one foot higher than the current human access door, installing a new access door and overflow pipe, and resealing the portal with block and mortar. The bid is scheduled to close on 05/21/2025 at 09:30 AM, with a mandatory site visit on 04/29/2025 at 10:30 AM at the AML Hazard Office. Potential bidders must submit online bids exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system and be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. All project documentation is available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no cost, and a public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly reference specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit $0.00 for the contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual contract amount to be entered on the Official Bid Document. No specific contract value is stated in the available documentation. Bidders must follow specific electronic submission guidelines, including combining the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment when submitting their electronic bid. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors with experience in mine portal rehabilitation and construction services, though specific qualification criteria are not detailed in the provided document. The project is geographically situated in Perry County, Kentucky, and appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement and community water supply management. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project suggests a targeted, specialized construction intervention in a local infrastructure context.