RFB-25-26 23091AMLBAML, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking a contractor for a construction services project in Letcher County, designated as RFB-25-26 23091AMLBAML. The procurement involves addressing drainage and hillside stabilization issues caused by debris washout from a refuse fill site, with specific deliverables including installing pipes and ditches to restore drainage and constructing a gabion retaining wall to stabilize the hillside. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with no postal, hand-delivered, or emailed bids accepted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the AML Hazard Office, and the bid closing date is August 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Contractors are required to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and must submit all bid documents electronically, with a public bid reading to occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Vendors must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the Official Bid Document.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Project contacts include Lucas Gumm from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration. Bid documents and specifications are available at no charge through the state of Kentucky plan room website, with hard copies available for a fee. The procurement includes Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which provide detailed wage determinations for various construction classifications across multiple Kentucky counties, covering job roles such as Carpenter, Line Construction, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Laborer, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Electrician, and Operator. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project appears to be a significant infrastructure remediation effort focused on addressing environmental and drainage challenges in Letcher County. Vendors must carefully follow the registration and submission guidelines, with no extensions granted for registration or technical difficulties.