The Design Branch provides engineering services and develops plans for the division’s reclamation projects.

Reclamation is the process of restoring a mine site to a safe and environmentally stable condition. The Design Branch is responsible for determining the best way to restore sites being reclaimed by the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML). This involves surveying the site to define the problem areas, designing retaining walls or other retention techniques to stabilize landslides, prescribing ways to eliminate the effects of erosion offsite and planning for revegetation.

The branch develops a set of construction drawings and technical specifications for each project, along with a cost estimate. The Finance and Administration Cabinet selects a contractor for each project through competitive bidding. Once a contract is awarded for a project, the division’s Construction Branch monitors the reclamation.

To view a list of projects out for bid:
Go to the Finance and Administration Cabinet Web page
Click the eProcurement link
Click on the eMARS Vendor Self Service link. To browse bid opportunities and view contract information you will need to become a registered vendor.

NOTE: The link below will take you to the Technical Specifications documents that the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands will begin to utilize as part of its contract documents. If you have comments or suggestions concerning these specifications, please e-mail those comments to Bob Jones at Robert.Jones@KY.gov.

Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Standard Technical Specifications