Commonwealth of Kentucky - EEC-SODR-Big Bone Lake Dam - 2026
Commonwealth of KentuckyState Government · Frankfort, KY- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 29 days left
- Primary contact
- Susan Ward
- (502) 564-3155
The 30-second brief
The Commonwealth of Kentucky - FAC Division of Engineering & Contract Administration is soliciting bids for the excavation of a large portion of the Big Bone Lake Dam embankment, which will be replaced by a roughened channel. Base bid work includes clearing of trees and vegetation, installing erosion control measures, staged drawdown and excavation of the Big Bone embankment, construction of a roughened channel with a cross vane placed at the start, grading of three tributaries with woody debris drop structures, construction of a wood toe for stream bank protection, placement of excavated material in five designated spoil embankments, and site restoration and planting. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Plans are available from Lynn Imaging in Lexington, KY. Local funding applies.
Clearing of trees and vegetation, Installing erosion control measures, Staged drawdown and excavation of the big bone embankment, Construction of a roughened channel with a cross vane placed at the start, Grading of three tributaries with woody debris drop structures, Construction of a wood toe for stream bank protection, Placement of excavated material in five designated spoil embankments, Site restoration and planting
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Summary
The Commonwealth of Kentucky - FAC Division of Engineering & Contract Administration is soliciting bids for the excavation of a large portion of the Big Bone Lake Dam embankment, which will be replaced by a roughened channel.
Base bid work includes clearing of trees and vegetation, installing erosion control measures, staged drawdown and excavation of the Big Bone embankment, construction of a roughened channel with a cross vane placed at the start, grading of three tributaries with woody debris drop structures, construction of a wood toe for stream bank protection, placement of excavated material in five designated spoil embankments, and site restoration and planting. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Plans are available from Lynn Imaging in Lexington, KY. Local funding applies.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Clearing of trees and vegetation, Installing erosion control measures, Staged drawdown and excavation of the big bone embankment, Construction of a roughened channel with a cross vane placed at the start, Grading of three tributaries with woody debris drop structures, Construction of a wood toe for stream bank protection, Placement of excavated material in five designated spoil embankments, Site restoration and planting
- Submit to
- 403 Wapping St, 2nd F Bush Building, Frankfort, KY, 40601
- Scope location
- Boone, KY
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 403 Wapping St, 2nd F Bush Building, Frankfort, KY, 40601. For questions, contact Susan Ward.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Commonwealth of Kentucky in KY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Susan Ward at (502) 564-3155. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Clearing of trees and vegetation, Installing erosion control measures, Staged drawdown and excavation of the big bone embankment, Construction of a roughened channel with a cross vane placed at the start, Grading of three tributaries with woody debris drop structures, Construction of a wood toe for. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boone, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.