RFB-240-25 23096AMLBAML Whitley County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking construction services for a site remediation project located in Whitley County through a Request for Bid (RFB-240-25 23096AMLBAML). The procurement involves comprehensive site work at three specific locations near London and Williamsburg, with detailed project requirements including earthwork, utility relocation, traffic control, structure removal, concrete work, pipe installation, erosion control, and site restoration. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit electronic bids by June 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit having occurred on May 13, 2025, at the London AML Office. Specific bidding requirements include submitting a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with contractors required to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with project contacts including Jason Cheek from AML and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration.

The solicitation includes Davis Bacon Wage Rates (KY20250058) covering various construction job classifications, with specific hourly rates for roles such as Carpenters, Line Construction Equipment Operators, Groundmen, Linemen, and Power Equipment Operators. The project has specific environmental considerations, including a restriction that no trees can be removed until August 1st, and bat in-lieu fees will be handled directly by AML based on a USFWS Concurrence letter. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with the comprehensive regulatory requirements outlined in the bid documents. The project includes multiple bid line items with quantities and unit prices, suggesting flexibility in contract pricing within an Allowable Price Limit (APL) range. Project documents can be obtained at no charge from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with optional hard copy printing available for a fee. The solicitation indicates a complex remediation effort focused on addressing abandoned mine land issues in Whitley County, with potential significant infrastructure improvements and environmental restoration objectives.