Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is soliciting bids for a construction project in Pike County to stabilize an abandoned mine site. The work includes removal of unstable material, construction of two 10‑foot reinforced concrete retaining walls, a rock toe buttress, three portal closures, and extensive drainage improvements (subdrains, culverts, headwalls, swale ditches, etc.). The project footprint covers approximately 3.8 acres with off‑site waste areas, requiring limited tree removal (≈0.3 acres). Bidders must submit an electronic bid through the state e‑procurement system, attach the official bid document and any required bid bond, and attend an optional site visit on 10/14/2026.
• Location: Pike County, KY (site at 3830 Abner Mountain Road)
• Scope: Mine‑site stabilization, retaining wall construction, rock buttress, portal closures, drainage system installation
• Estimated acreage impacted: 3.8 acres (2 acres disturbed) plus 1.7 acres off‑site waste area
• Required deliverables: Complete bid package, bid bond (if required), compliance with health & safety guidelines
• Submission: Electronic only via Commonwealth e‑procurement; deadline 10/27/2026 09:30 ET
• Pre‑bid activity: Optional site visit 10/14/2026 10:30 ET (encouraged)
• Primary contacts: Michael Kearney (Division of Abandoned Mine Lands) and Susan Ward (Contract Administration)