RFB-785-2600000643-8 | RFB-275-26 Willisburg Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids for the Willisburg Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project in Washington County, identified as RFB-275-26 or RFB-785-2600000643-8. The comprehensive scope of work includes the construction of a reinforced concrete auxiliary spillway and floodwall, the installation of rockfill stability berms, and the replacement of low-level drawdown valves. Additional requirements involve the remediation of concrete cracking and seepage, the abandonment and replacement of raw water intake lines, spillway culvert remediation, and various demolition, site preparation, and restoration activities. Contractors are also responsible for erosion control, traffic control, and the development of a contractor-designed water diversion plan. The solicitation process has undergone multiple modifications and addenda, with the final bid response deadline set for September 17, 2026, at 17:30. Bids must be submitted exclusively online, with the official bid document and bid bond combined into a single PDF file. Key technical constraints include a prohibition on driving piles into the dam embankment and the rejection of specific waterproofing material substitutions that do not meet puncture requirements. Notably, the project is exempt from domestic material requirements such as Buy America or American Iron and Steel. Primary contact for the project is Susan Ward, and the contract is managed through the Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services.