RFB-235-25 KRA Locks 2 & 3 Guide Wall Repairs Project

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky River Authority (KRA), is seeking a contractor for the Locks 2 & 3 Guide Wall Repairs Project in Harrison County, with solicitation RFB-235-25. The project involves comprehensive demolition and reconstruction of upper guide walls at two lock locations, requiring the removal of existing structures and construction of new sheet pile walls with tie-back anchors. Specific deliverables include site preparation, erosion control, dredging, earthwork, slope construction, and restoration work at both lock sites. The procurement mandates electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all bidders required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. A virtual pre-bid meeting was held on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET via Microsoft Teams, and the final bid due date was extended to September 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The project has a phased construction approach, with separate construction seasons for Lock 3 (July 1 to November 30, 2026) and Lock 2 (July 1 to November 30, 2027), and substantial completion dates for each lock set accordingly.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Project documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with optional hard copies available through Lynn Imaging. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves complex engineering work requiring specialized capabilities in sheet pile wall construction, tie-back anchor systems, and riverine infrastructure restoration. The procurement allows for unit price adjustments and includes 18 distinct work items covering various aspects of the project, such as excavation, material disposal, metal sheet piling installation, percussion drilling, grout injection, and concrete work. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the guide wall repairs at two lock sites suggests a significant capital investment. The project is managed by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with technical consultation from Stantec Consulting Services, and involves intricate geotechnical considerations based on detailed boring logs and subsurface investigations.