RFP-785-2600000507-2 | RFP-30-27 MERP 5 - FLOYD & KNOTT COUNTIES

The solicitation RFP-785-2600000507-2, titled RFP-30-27 MERP 5 - FLOYD & KNOTT COUNTIES, is issued by the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources under the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Finance and Administration Cabinet, with the procurement managed through the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. The solicitation seeks proposals for construction and related services in Floyd and Knott Counties, Kentucky, with an emphasis on site reclamation, best management practices, and compliance with state and federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act. The response deadline is July 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and all submissions must be uploaded electronically as a single PDF through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) eProcurement system; no paper or alternative formats are permitted. The contract encompasses all necessary labor, materials, equipment, permits, and coordination with inspection authorities, with work required to align with project drawings, technical specifications, and applicable codes, where specifications take precedence over drawings in the event of conflict. The performance period begins upon issuance of the Contract Documents, with Substantial Completion mandated within 180 calendar days of contract award and Final Completion due one year after Substantial Completion. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a weighted trade-off approach, with cost representing the majority of scoring at 45 out of 70 total points, where the lowest bid receives the maximum score and higher bids receive proportionally fewer points. Technical factors totaling 25 points include evaluations of prime and subcontractor experience, project history, equipment adequacy, completeness of the work plan, and past performance with the Division of Oil and Gas. All offerors must comply with mandatory certifications including federal debarment status, Kentucky campaign finance compliance, conflict of interest attestation, and state tax registration via Revenue Form 10A100. Affirmative responses to certain questions trigger additional reporting obligations under Kentucky statutes, such as submission of prior violation reports, EEO-1 filings for contracts exceeding $500,000, or Davis-Bacon certified payroll documentation. There are no explicit size status or socioeconomic set-asides, and no UEI or CAGE code is required. The contract does not specify a formal contract type, FOB terms, or detailed packaging and marking standards, instead relying on attachments and contractual obligations for compliance. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, conducted by the Architect-