RFB-39-26 24072AMDFMS0, Letcher County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a contractor for a construction services project in Letcher County, specifically identified as RFB-39-26 24072AMDFMS0. The procurement involves an Acid Mine Drainage Reclamation Project near the Johnston residence, with a comprehensive scope of installing and replacing HDPE pipe and constructing a drainage system. Project deliverables include 100 linear feet of class two ditch, 160 feet of 24-inch HDPE pipe, two 24-inch drop boxes, two 24-inch standard headwalls, and 35 feet of class three ditch within project limits spanning 1.62 acres and a maximum disturbed area of 0.74 acres. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 08/12/2025 at 10:15 AM at the AML Hazard Office, with an on-site review at 1:30 PM. Electronic bid submissions are exclusively accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system by 08/26/2025 at 09:30 AM, with a public bid reading via conference call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on the same day. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon wage scales, obtain various permits including KYTC Encroachment and KY DOW Water Permits, and follow specific technical specifications for erosion and sediment control.

The project is funded through the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program and does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract duration is 90 calendar days from the award date, with a detailed 16-line item bid schedule covering mobilization, utility relocation, site preparation, geogrid installation, limestone sand, erosion control, drainage structures, concrete work, and revegetation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure construction and environmental remediation. Bidders are required to submit a Contractor/Subcontractor Information Form and must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the official bid document. The project includes provisions for waste management, spill prevention, and post-construction maintenance responsibilities. All project documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with bidders mandated to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission.