RFB-98-26 24033AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-98-26 24033AMLBAML) for a construction services project located in Pike County, specifically focusing on installing a subdrain system for a residential property. The primary project objectives include managing subsurface drainage, routing collected water to an existing roadside ditch, and replacing a culvert to facilitate drainage and construction access. Prospective bidders must submit electronic proposals through the state's Vendor Self Service (VSS) eProcurement system by October 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:30 AM at 1199 Upper Blackberry in Ransom, KY. Bidders are required to register in the eProcurement system and submit all documentation electronically, including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. The project contact is Scott Muncy from the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, with Susan Ward from the Division of Contract Administration serving as the purchasing agent. Notably, only online bids will be accepted, with emailed and hard copy submissions explicitly prohibited.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the eProcurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the official bid document. Project documents and specifications can be obtained at no cost through the state's plan room website. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project involves infrastructure improvement for drainage management in a residential area. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided materials. The electronic bidding process and strict submission requirements suggest a competitive procurement approach designed to ensure transparent and standardized bid evaluation. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the same day as the bid submission deadline (October 21, 2025) at 11:00 AM, allowing potential bidders to understand the competitive landscape.