RFB-81-26 DMA - WFRTC Cypress Creek Restoration Phase III

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-81-26) for the Wendell H Ford Regional Training Center (WFRTC) Cypress Creek Restoration Phase III project located in Greenville, Metcalfe County. The procurement seeks construction services focused on comprehensive environmental restoration, specifically targeting 10,800 linear feet of stream restoration and invasive plant species treatment across 300 acres. The primary objectives include establishing a stable, natural stream pattern and rehabilitating degraded habitat. Bidders must submit electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, requiring participants to present a REAL ID or passport. The bid closing deadline is September 25, 2025, at 13:30, with a public bid reading via conference call at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the bid opening date. Potential bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit all required documentation, including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through the state of Kentucky plan room website.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documentation. The bid does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. While the exact budget range is not specified, vendors are instructed to 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" as an attachment. Project contacts include representatives from Third Rock Consultants, the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Department of Military Affairs, and the WFRTC site. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete electronic submission through the prescribed eProcurement system, as no postal, hand-delivered, or emailed submissions will be accepted. The comprehensive nature of the restoration project suggests a substantial investment in environmental rehabilitation and stream ecosystem restoration.