RFB-785-2600000608-2 | RFB-276-26 22013AMDFMSO, Lee County

The solicitation RFB-785-2600000608-2 for the 22013AMDFMSO Reed & Williams AMD Remediation Project in Lee County, Kentucky, is issued by the Energy & Environment Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and requires bidders to submit a comprehensive package through the Commonwealth’s eProcurement system via the Vendor Self Service platform at https://vss.ky.gov. All responses must be submitted electronically as an “Accepted” status prior to the deadline of July 1, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST, and bidders must be registered in the system at least 24 to 48 hours in advance. The work involves comprehensive environmental remediation including site preparation, debris removal, concrete construction, reinforcing steel installation, erosion control, and residential revegetation across multiple disturbed areas, to be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award. Pricing is based on a lump sum and unit price structure outlined in the Bid Schedule, with the award going to the lowest responsive bid determined by aggregate total. All unit prices must be stable throughout the contract term and include labor, materials, overhead, profit, and insurance. Any unit price outside the allowable price limit may be deemed unbalanced and require written justification. A bid guaranty of no less than five percent of the total bid amount is mandatory, and failure to submit the mandatory Contractor’s Information Sheet will render the bid non-responsive. Bidders must submit a strict set of certifications and affidavits including a sworn affidavit for all bidders, a sworn affidavit for resident bidder status, a vendor report detailing prior violations under KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342, a Davis-Bacon Compliance Statement, and documentation of compliance with Kentucky campaign finance, conflict of interest statutes, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation laws. Although the project is not designated as a Davis-Bacon wage rate project, compliance with federal debarment and suspension regulations under 43 CFR Part 12 applies to prime and lower-tier participants. Contractors must adhere to Kentucky Civil Rights and Equal Employment Acts, certify compliance with the Executive Branch Code of Ethics, and assume responsibility for all permits not specifically assigned to the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Work execution must follow the AML Standard Technical Specifications, drawings, and engineer’s directives, with all inspections