RFB-228-25 24019AMLBAML Muhlenberg County

The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is soliciting bids for RFB-228-25, a comprehensive land reclamation project located in Muhlenberg County. The procurement involves reclaiming approximately 47.5 acres of land previously impacted by coal mining operations, with specific objectives including eliminating 5.2 acres of mining pits and addressing 4,600 linear feet of highwall. Key deliverables include backfilling mine pits with onsite spoil material at slopes no steeper than 3:1, treating water to raise pH levels, and stabilizing soil slopes near a historic church cemetery. The project requires careful environmental remediation without any blasting, with backfill material to be placed using moderate compaction according to KYDAML Technical Specifications. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system as a single PDF document, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for 4/30/2025 at 11:00 Central Time. The solicitation was issued on 04/21/2025, with bid submissions due by 05/15/2025 at 09:30, and a public bid reading via conference call will occur on the bid opening date at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time.

The Request for Bid does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must complete vendor registration in the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system prior to submission and download bid documents from the Kentucky plan room website. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves significant land restoration work across nearly 50 acres, suggesting a substantial investment in environmental remediation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in land reclamation, environmental restoration, and compliance with state-specific technical specifications for mine land rehabilitation. The project's location at coordinates 37°17'31.45"N, 87°5'38.93"W indicates a rural setting requiring specialized ecological restoration techniques specific to former mining landscapes in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.