RFB-49-26 23028AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a construction services contractor for the RFB-49-26 23028AMLBAML project located in Pike County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) involving comprehensive site reclamation and environmental remediation across approximately 20.6 acres, with an expected disturbance of 13.2 acres and an additional offsite waste area of 60.6 acres. Key project deliverables include site preparation, utility relocation, structure removal, earthwork, erosion control, pipe installation, seeding, and debris disposal across 49 distinct line items. Bidders must submit electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for 08/20/2025 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time in Jenkins, KY. The bid is due on 08/28/2025 at 09:30, with a public bid reading via conference call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Qualification requirements include registration in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submission of an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the Contract Amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount submitted separately.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves work in an environmentally sensitive area, requiring consultation with US Fish and Wildlife regarding habitat considerations, specifically noting the area is unsuitable for Indiana bat and Northern Long-eared Bat habitats. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves reclaiming mine lands and requires careful environmental management of 6.1 acres of tree disturbance in an unstable area. The project contacts include Toby Baker from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands and Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the bid includes unit prices for each line item, with most items having a predetermined maximum unit price. Contractors should note that unit prices outside the Allowable Price Limit (APL) range may be considered unbalanced and might require written justification. All project documents are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com for interested bidders to review comprehensive project specifications.