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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Military Affairs is seeking a contractor for the Cypress Creek Restoration Phase III project located at the Wendell H Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Grant County. This Request for Bid (RFB-81-26) solicits proposals to restore 10,800 linear feet of stream and treat 300 acres of invasive plant species, with the primary objective of establishing a stable, natural stream pattern and restoring degraded habitat. The procurement is structured as a competitive bid process, with all submissions required to be made electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, where potential bidders must present a REAL ID or passport for entry. The bid is due on September 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid reading via conference call scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all bid documents as a single PDF attachment, including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. Project documents can be obtained at no cost from the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to enter $0.00 in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the Official Bid Document. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive scope of work involving stream restoration and invasive species treatment suggests a significant project investment. Project contacts include representatives from Third Rock Consultants, the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, the Department of Military Affairs, and the Wendell H Ford Regional Training Center. The project involves complex environmental restoration work, including stream reconfiguration, habitat restoration, and invasive species management, which will likely require specialized ecological restoration expertise. Potential bidders should have demonstrated experience in stream restoration, environmental engineering, and invasive species treatment. The procurement allows for various herbicide application methods, including un-manned aerial vehicles, helicopters, and manual application, indicating flexibility in restoration approach.