Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is soliciting bids for a construction and remediation project in Pike County. The work includes stabilizing an unstable slide area, constructing two 10‑foot reinforced concrete retaining walls, building a rock toe buttress, installing multiple portal closures, and implementing extensive drainage improvements (sub‑drains, culverts, drop boxes, headwalls, swales, etc.). The project footprint covers approximately 3.8 acres with off‑site waste areas, and tree removal is limited to a total of 0.3 acres. Bidders must submit an electronic bid through the state’s e‑procurement system, attach the official bid document and any required bid bond, and attend a voluntary site visit on 10/14/2026.
• Location: Pike County, KY (site at 3830 Abner Mountain Road)
• Scope: Mine‑land stabilization, concrete wall construction, rock buttress, portal closures, drainage system installation, limited tree removal
• Estimated acreage impacted: 3.8 acres (project) + 1.7 acres (off‑site waste)
• Bid submission: Electronic only, deadline 10/27/2026 09:30 ET
• Mandatory registration in KY e‑Procurement (VSS) prior to bid deadline
• Site visit (optional) on 10/14/2026 10:30 ET for contractors
• Contact: Michael Kearney (Division of Abandoned Mine Lands) and Susan Ward (Contract Administration)