RFB-98-26 24033AMLBAML, Pike County

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking a contractor for the RFB-98-26 24033AMLBAML project located in Pike County, specifically involving a residential property reclamation effort. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for construction services focused on installing a subdrain system to address subsurface drainage issues. Key project deliverables include installing subdrain infrastructure between a slope and a residence, routing collected drainage via culverts to an existing roadside ditch, and replacing a culvert crossing a citizen's driveway. The total project area is 1.44 acres, with 0.13 acres designated as a waste area, and the contract requires completion within 60 calendar days from award. Bidders must be registered in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit bids electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by October 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit was conducted on October 9, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and a public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Bidders must download bid documents from the Kentucky plan room website and submit an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment.

The project is funded through the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (DAML) and is subject to Davis-Bacon wage scale requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must submit a Contractor/Subcontractor Information Form and comply with specific erosion and sediment control best management practices. Environmental considerations are significant, including minimal tree disturbance, potential bat conservation fund payments, and strict sediment control measures to protect local waterways. Potential permits may be required from agencies such as the Kentucky Division of Water and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, bidders 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. The project emphasizes environmental stewardship and precise drainage infrastructure implementation, targeting improvements to a specific residential property in Pike County's abandoned mine lands region.