RFB-237-26 Re-Ad of RFB-176-26 23117AMLBAML, PIKE COUNTY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 237-26 for general construction services to address water drainage control and stabilization work at an abandoned mine site in Pike County near Frozen Creek in Raccoon, Kentucky. The scope of work encompasses installing approximately 600 linear feet of ditchline along a gravel driveway and extending to an old closed mine portal, installing drainage controls on the mine bench and at house level, removing saturated material and installing a rock toe buttress to stabilize an adjacent hill, and constructing a small block wall behind a residence to stabilize a slide and manage drainage. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, with 24-48 hours required for registration completion. A mandatory site visit meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time at 1664 Frozen Creek, Raccoon, KY 41557, with contact Michael Kearney from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by the closing date of April 22, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading occurring at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time via conference call. Complete project information, plans, and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and inquiries should be directed to Michael Kearney at (502) 682-2151 or michael.kearney@ky.gov, or Susan Ward, Purchasing Agent, at (502) 226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No award value or budget range is provided in the available procurement materials. Bidders should enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be entered on the Official Bid Document. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF and uploaded as an attachment. For registration and technical assistance, the Customer Resource Center is available at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, (502) 564-9641, or toll-free at 877-973-HELP.