RFB-25-26 23091AMLBAML, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-25-26 23091AMLBAML) for a construction services project located in Letcher County, focusing on drainage and hillside stabilization at a refuse fill site. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to install pipes and ditches to restore proper drainage and construct a gabion retaining wall to stabilize the surrounding hillside. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time at the AML Hazard Office in Hazard, Kentucky, with the bid closing on August 13, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with no alternative submission methods accepted. All bid documents must be submitted as a single PDF attachment, and bidders are required to be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System. 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 Lucas Gumm from AML (606-877-8486) and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration (502-226-0335).

Bid documents and specifications are available at no cost through the state of Kentucky plan room website, with optional hard copy printing available at the contractor's expense. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, nor does it provide details about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. There is no predetermined contract amount to be entered in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the Official Bid Document. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand the full scope of work, technical specifications, and submission requirements. Contractors interested in this project should ensure they have the necessary technical capabilities for drainage restoration and hillside stabilization in a mining-impacted landscape, with a focus on precise engineering and construction methodologies appropriate to the challenging terrain in Letcher County.