RFB-94-26 24002AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-94-26 24002AMLBAML) for a construction services project located in Pike County, specifically targeting a site with complex geological challenges. The procurement seeks a contractor to address environmental and structural issues including a small slide, 4 open portals, 3 collapsed portals, and significant seepage across approximately 3 acres with an expected disturbance of 0.2 acres. The project involves constructing drainage structures and retaining walls in a residential area, with primary objectives of mitigating seepage and addressing previous slide damage. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by October 9, 2025, at 09:30 AM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM at 6108 St. HWY 319 in McCarr, KY. A public bid reading via conference call is set for 11:00 AM Eastern Time on the bid opening date. Contractors are required to be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and must obtain project documents from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit their bid with $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system while attaching an "Official Bid Document" with the actual contract amount. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project's scope suggests a construction project focused on environmental remediation and infrastructure stabilization. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with experience in mine land restoration, drainage structure construction, and residential area infrastructure improvement. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to address complex geological challenges, manage seepage issues, and construct appropriate retaining walls and drainage solutions. Project documents recommend that bidders carefully review and update their account information, as this will carry forward to the contract if awarded.