RFB-39-26 24072AMDFMS0, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands has issued a Request for Bids (RFB-39-26 24072AMDFMS0) for construction services in Letcher County, focusing on drainage and infrastructure improvements behind the Johnston residence. The project requires installing and replacing HDPE pipe and drainage systems, specifically including 100 linear feet of class two ditch with a two-foot flat bottom, 100 feet of 24-inch HDPE pipe, 200 feet of 36-inch HDPE pipe (with 85 feet being removed and replaced), one 36-inch drop box, multiple headwalls, and 35 feet of class three ditch with a four-foot flat bottom. The total project scope covers 1.62 acres with a maximum disturbance area of 0.74 acres. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by August 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit and review is scheduled for August 12, 2025, beginning at 10:15 AM at the AML Hazard Office, with an onsite review at 1:30 PM. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System at least 24-48 hours before the bid closing and must enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the system while providing the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with all results to be posted on the state's plan room website following bid opening and review. All project plans and specifications are available at no charge through the state's plan room website. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the provided documentation, bidders are required to submit their actual contract amount as an attachment to the Official Bid Document. The electronic submission process and the requirement for precise documentation suggest a competitive bidding environment with careful vendor vetting. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the submission requirements, including timely registration in the eProcurement system and adherence to the detailed project specifications for drainage system installation and infrastructure improvements.