RFB-229-25 24035AMLBAML, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a contractor for a construction services project (RFB-229-25 24035AMLBAML) located in Letcher County. The procurement involves comprehensive site reclamation and stabilization work, specifically focused on removing a slide behind Mr. Johnson's garage, constructing a 110 linear foot permanent debris barrier wall, an 80 linear foot non-reinforced block wall, and installing three mine portal closures (one wildlife and two standard non-wildlife). The total project area spans 2.87 acres, with 0.52 acres of disturbed land, and requires completion within 100 calendar days from contract award. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 4/29/2025 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time at the AML Hazard Office in Hazard, Kentucky, with electronic bid submissions required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by 05/14/2025 at 09:30 AM. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a public bid reading to be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contact persons for the procurement include Willard Shepherd from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration. Bid documents and specifications are available at no charge through the state of Kentucky plan room website, with hard copies available for a fee. While a specific contract value is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment involving site preparation, wall construction, portal closures, and revegetation. Vendors are instructed to enter $0.00 in the e-procurement system and include the actual contract amount on the attached Official Bid Document. All bid results will be posted on the state plan room website following opening and review, providing transparency in the procurement process.