Description
This solicitation seeks a contractor to perform exploratory pit and drilling work at an abandoned coal mine site in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The contractor will drill six‑inch plus diameter holes to the #9 coal seam, install PVC casing, operate down‑hole cameras, manage water flushing (400‑500 gal per hole), capture cuttings with geotextile filter bags, and monitor methane, taking immediate action if gas is encountered. The work includes site safety compliance, provision of a 400‑500 gal water buffalo, and coordination with AML staff for hole location adjustments and grouting. The contract will be awarded through an electronic bid process, with a mandatory site‑visit on 10/02/2026 for interested bidders.
• Scope: exploratory drilling, down‑hole camera inspections, water flushing, cuttings capture, methane monitoring, and temporary casing.
• Location: Muhlenberg County, KY (coordinates 37.251316°, ‑87.203665°).
• Quantity: multiple 6‑inch+ diameter holes to #9 seam (exact number not specified).
• Required equipment: 400‑500 gal water buffalo, 6‑inch PVC pipe, non‑woven geotextile sediment filter bags, down‑hole camera system.
• Safety: methane detection and response plan required; compliance with Commonwealth construction health & safety guidelines.
• Bid submission: electronic only via Kentucky eProcurement system; deadline 10/14/2026 09:30 AM.
• Site visit: 10/02/2026 10:00 AM CT (encouraged, not mandatory).