RFB-94-26 24002AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking a contractor to address a complex mine reclamation project located in Pike County, specifically along KY 319. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB-94-26 24002AMLBAML) for construction services involving a site with significant mining-related infrastructure challenges, including 4 open portals, 3 collapsed portals, and substantial seepage issues. The project encompasses a 3-acre area with an expected disturbance of 0.2 acres, requiring the construction of two reinforced concrete walls (one 12 feet tall and 75 feet long, another 10 feet tall and 40 feet long), closure of open portals with wildlife-accessible methods, drainage infrastructure installation, and site revegetation. Key deliverables include comprehensive site restoration, environmental remediation, and infrastructure stabilization. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM at 6108 St. HWY 319 in McCarr, KY, with electronic bids due on October 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all documents as a single PDF.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage scales and will necessitate obtaining multiple environmental permits, including KYTC Encroachment, KY DOW Water, and USACE permits. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental control and water quality management practices during the reclamation process. While a specific project budget is not directly stated, the bid includes 36 line items with detailed unit prices covering activities such as mobilization, utility relocation, site preparation, concrete work, erosion control, revegetation, and portal closure. The contract duration is specified as 120 calendar days from the award date, with the project focusing on addressing mine-related land disturbance and infrastructure issues in a primarily residential setting. Contact persons for additional information include Michael Kearney from AML (502-782-6218) and Susan Ward from Contract Administration (502-226-0335).