RFB-660-2700000129-2 | FW-002-27 - FILO - Red Oak Phase II

Solicitation RFB-660-2700000129-2, issued by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, seeks a contractor for the Red Oak Creek ABD Restoration Project (FW-002-27) located within the Dr. James R. Rich Wildlife Management Area in Owen County, Kentucky. The scope of work involves the re-establishment, rehabilitation, and enhancement of approximately 16,146 linear feet of stream channels. Key activities include the construction of new channels, the installation of in-stream structures such as armored crossings and rock/log riffles, the establishment of a forested riparian corridor, and the management of invasive species through two separate treatments both before and after construction. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service system and submit their responses exclusively online. The submission must include an Official Bid Document and a Bid Bond combined into a single PDF attachment, with the actual contract amount listed on the document rather than in the electronic system. Evaluation is based on proof of project experience, though resumes are not required. The project timeline varies by award scope, with a substantial completion date of February 1, 2028, for the base bid only, or February 1, 2029, if additive alternatives are included. Contractors are cautioned that there is no onsite water source for herbicide mixing and that parking lots cannot be used for equipment staging.