Portal Reopening and Non-Wildlife Portal Closure Construction

The contract involves reopening an abandoned mine portal and constructing a non-wildlife portal closure designed to permit the ongoing flow of acid mine drainage while blocking unauthorized human or vehicular entry. This work requires comprehensive site preparation and structural installation to ensure the closure remains structurally sound and effective long-term, without interfering with natural drainage patterns critical to environmental management. The project is focused on balancing operational safety and regulatory compliance by enabling controlled AMD discharge while eliminating risks associated with trespassing or accidental access to hazardous areas. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 238990, issued by the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet, with a bid submission deadline of June 23, 2026. The work is to be performed at an unspecified location within Kentucky, designated as “Other” in the performance details. The contracting entity does not identify a specific point of contact or place of performance beyond the state level, and no set-aside provisions are specified. Interested parties must respond through the Kentucky Virtual State System portal before the deadline to be considered for award.