**Per Addendum 2 the bid date has been extended from 07/25/23 to 08/01/23** The Meadow Fork Mining Inc. Bond Forfeiture Project Group in Lawrence County consists of one site/permit broken into 5 increments (5, 6, 7, 13 and LTT). All other increments associated with this permit have been granted phase III or administrative bond release. Access to this permit/project is located at 38 3' 3.41"N, 82 42' 49.66"W. Reclamation will consist of removal of 4 temporary ponds, one of which was proposed for Long Term Treatment (LTT), construction and maintenance of ditches (Class II/III and ECB), excavation and grading of a slide area (including off site impacts) and revegetation of all disturbed areas. The primary access is proposed along established permanent roads created during mining. These roads will be maintained and drainage features installed to promote access to the work areas. All areas disturbed by this project not listed as permanent road will be revegetated with standard AML Acidic Conditions mix and necessary soil amendments. Material generated during construction of drainage features will be placed and graded within the permit boundaries. An allowance for removing and replacing existing fence structures has been included. Gradework for increments 5, 6 and LTT is included for repair of access to work areas and areas exhibiting erosion and poor vegetation. The Division of Contracting & Administration, Commonwealth of Kentucky, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the Commonwealth may be served. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee (in the form of a bid bond or certified check) of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the total bid. A 100% Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instructions to Bidders and/or General Conditions. Bonds should be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky