RFB-785-2700000095-1 | RFB-52-27 23042AMLBAML, PIKE COUNTY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, specifically the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, is soliciting bids under RFB-785-2700000095 for general construction services in Pike County. The project's primary objective is to extinguish an underground coal seam fire, which involves improving and constructing access roads to facilitate the drilling of 22 boreholes. The scope of work includes the excavation, quenching, and replacement of a burning gob pile using flowable fill and phenolic foam. Technical specifications were clarified through addenda, confirming the 22 drill hole sites, one burning refuse site, and a surface casing depth of 10 feet 8 inches. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service system by September 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM. A critical requirement for submission is that bidders must enter 0.00 dollars for the contract amount in the e-procurement system and instead provide the actual bid amount on the Official Bid Document. This document, along with any required bid bond, must be combined into a single PDF attachment. The solicitation process included a site visit on September 10, 2026, and a revised bid schedule that incorporates specific line items for mobilization, site preparation, earthworks, and erosion control.