SLED Opportunity · KENTUCKY · DFS PROCUREMENT
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Letcher County seeks contractors for streambank stabilization near Walnut Gap Road by installing a steel rail wall to reduce flooding hazards under the USDA NRCS EWP Program. Proposals due July 15, 2026, via DFS Procurement Portal. Optional pre-proposal meeting and public proposal opening scheduled.
Letcher County (hereafter referred to as “County”) is soliciting proposals from experienced contractors to provide Streambank Stabilization services near Walnut Gap Road as part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, according to NRCS Standard Practices and Specifications and Construction Plans, attached or referenced in Appendices A and B. The work consists of installing Steel Rail Wall to stabilize the channel and lessen flooding hazards in the area.Proposals and all required documents must be submitted online to the DFS Procurement Portal (hereinafter “DFS Portal” or “Portal”) at dfs.bonfirehub.com no later than July 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM, local time (EST).All proposers are encouraged to attend an optional To-be-announced Date and Time Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit scheduled for at the Letcher County Fiscal Court, 156 Main St STE 107, Whitesburg, KY 41858. No synopsis or summary of the meeting will be provided.Proposals will be opened publicly prior to the award meeting on June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Judge Executive’s Office. Award is set to occur at the monthly meeting of the Letcher County Fiscal Court, 156 Main St STE 107, Whitesburg, KY 41858 on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing | Never | N/A |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 1st 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 15th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5078 DSR 002 Cost Proposal Form (BT-18CX) | BidTable: Datatable | N/A | Required | You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare. | |
| Attachment 2: Do you confirm that you have read the Non-Collusion declaration and therefore declare under penalty of perjury under the applicable laws that the Non-Collusion Declaration is true and correct? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Attachment 3: Do you, the Contractor, confirm that you have read the Certification Regarding Lobbying form and certify or affirm the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any. (True/False) | Data Type: True/False | N/A | Required | ||
| Attachment 4: Do you confirm that you have read the 200.321 Affirmative Steps Confirmation and agree to take the listed affirmative steps when using subcontractors? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Attachment 5: Do you confirm that neither the entity or its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Proof of active registration with the federal System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.SAM.gov. Provide a printout from SAM.gov to verify active registration. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Upload Additional Documentation if needed | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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