RFB-244-25 24038AMLBAML Perry County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking a contractor for a construction services project located at 325 Harvey Lane in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky. The procurement, identified as RFB-244-25 with solicitation number RFB 785 2500000668, focuses on addressing drainage and hillside stability issues caused by pre-law mining activities. The project encompasses approximately 2.9 acres of total area, with 2.0 acres of anticipated disturbance, including 1.0 acres of tree removal in an unstable area and 0.5 acres in stable areas. The project's key objectives include excavation, drainage controls, and remediation of a lubricated hillside, involving specific technical tasks such as stripping a slide area to rock, installing rail steel with guardrail lagging to protect buildings, constructing a subdrain, and installing HDPE pipes for drainage control. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Hazard AML Office, and electronic bids must be submitted through Kentucky's eProcurement system by June 11, 2025, at 9:30 AM, with a public bid reading to follow via conference call.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can successfully register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and meet the electronic submission requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the project may involve a voluntary payment to the Imperiled Bat Conservation Fund, contingent on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determination. The contract duration is specified as 180 calendar days, and bidders must submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. Although no specific contract amount is provided in the solicitation documents, the project involves multiple line items including mobilization, utility relocation, landscape allowance, traffic control, and various construction and revegetation activities. Contractors can obtain project specifications at no cost through the state of Kentucky plan room website, with the option to purchase hard copies if desired. The project contacts include Lucas Gumm from AML and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration, who can provide additional information or clarification for potential bidders.