Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking qualified contractors to perform the decommissioning of the Big Bone Lake Dam in Boone County. The scope includes extensive excavation of the dam embankment, construction of a roughened channel, removal of existing water control structures, installation of erosion control measures, grading of tributaries with woody‑debris drop structures, and full site restoration with planting. Demolition of piezometers, water valve, storm‑water structures, and low‑level draw‑down pipe is also required. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state’s e‑procurement system; no hard‑copy or mailed bids are accepted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 11/17/2026, and a public bid opening will be conducted via conference call on the closing date.
• Excavation and removal of a large portion of the dam embankment
• Construction of a roughened channel and cross‑vanes
• Grading of three tributaries with woody‑debris drop structures
• Installation of erosion control, wood toe for stream‑bank protection, and spoil‑embankment placement
• Demolition of piezometers, water valve, storm‑water structures, and draw‑down pipe
• Site restoration, re‑vegetation, and planting
• Electronic bid submission only; bid bond required if specified
• Site visit 11/17/2026 (10:00 AM ET) – encouraged but not mandatory
• Bid closing 12/02/2026 at 1:30 PM ET