Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for the 25035AMLBAML Drakes Creek Acid Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Project in Hopkins County. The contractor will backfill approximately 2,000 linear feet of highwall, reclaim 14 acres of mine pits, construct acid‑mine‑drainage treatment cells, and perform earthwork, grading, and material handling to restore roughly 74 acres of disturbed land within a 400‑acre project footprint. The work includes sourcing and transporting borrow material, applying limestone or agricultural lime, and meeting Kentucky AML technical specifications for pH treatment and vegetation support. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state’s e‑procurement system; no hard‑copy bids are accepted. A site‑visit meeting is scheduled for 11/12/2026 to review the location and logistics.
• Scope: highwall backfill, pit reclamation, AML treatment cell construction, earthwork, borrow‑material handling, final grading and vegetative stabilization.
• Location: Hopkins County, KY (approx. 37°13'39"N, 87°25'38"W).
• Estimated volume: not specified, but involves thousands of cubic yards of spoil and fill material.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price construction services (commodity code 912 – Construction Services, General).
• Submission: electronic only, deadline 12/01/2026 09:30 CT.
• Mandatory registrations: vendor must be registered in Kentucky’s e‑Procurement (VSS) system.
• Contacts: Kristi Sharp (Buyer), Seth Jenkins (Division of Abandoned Mine Lands), Susan Ward (Contract Administration).