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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky River Authority (KRA), is seeking a contractor for the Locks 2 & 3 Guide Wall Repairs Project located in Harrison County through Invitation to Bid RFB-235-25. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, specifically demolishing existing upper guide walls at two lock sites and constructing new sheet pile walls with tie-back anchors. The project requires extensive site preparation, including erosion control, dredging, earthwork, slope construction, and site restoration. Contractors must complete specialized tasks such as installing earth-retaining sheet pile walls, implementing tie-back anchor systems, constructing concrete sidewalks with mooring pins, and performing drainage improvements. The procurement mandates electronic bid submissions exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a virtual pre-bid meeting originally scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. Bid submissions were extended multiple times, with the final bid due date set for September 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM, followed by a public bid reading via conference call at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, and there are no stated preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. While the total project budget is not definitively outlined, the complex nature of the infrastructure work suggests a significant investment in river lock facility improvements. The project involves two separate construction seasons, with Substantial Completion for Lock 3 scheduled for November 30, 2026, and Lock 2 scheduled for November 30, 2027. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of the guide wall reconstruction, including site investigation, geological considerations, and adherence to specific technical requirements detailed in multiple addenda. The procurement allows for unit price adjustments and provides flexibility for work outside the designated construction season, though without additional compensation. Project documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with technical support and additional information provided by representatives from Stantec Consulting Services, the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, and the Kentucky River Authority.