Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for the Red Oak Creek ABD Restoration Project (Phase II) located in the Dr. James R. Rich Wildlife Management Area, Owen County. The contract involves extensive stream‑channel restoration, construction of in‑stream structures, erosion control, native seeding, invasive‑species management, and creation of a forested riparian corridor over approximately 16,146 linear feet of waterway. Work includes both equipment‑intensive and hand‑work tasks, with detailed specifications for armored crossings, riffles, log vanes, bio‑engineered bank armoring, and flood‑plain improvements. Bidders must submit a complete electronic bid package (including the Official Bid Document and any required bid bond) through Kentucky’s e‑Procurement system by 12:00 PM on 10 / 29 / 2026. A site‑visit is scheduled for 9 / 28 / 2026 (optional).
• Scope: channel reshaping, new channel creation, in‑stream structure installation, soil preparation, native seeding, erosion‑control fabric & mulch, live‑stake/tree planting, invasive‑species control, riparian forest establishment.
• Linear footage: ~7,346 ft new channel, ~2,665 ft rehabilitated with equipment, ~4,335 ft rehabilitated & ~1,800 ft enhanced by handwork.
• Required deliverables: detailed construction drawings, material submittals, compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Submission: single PDF uploaded to e‑Procurement; electronic bid only (no hard‑copy).
• Mandatory registrations: vendor must be registered in the Commonwealth VSS system before the closing date.
• Contact: Purchasing Agent Kyla Satterly (502‑892‑4442, [email protected]).