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​​​The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is an agency within the Department for Natural Resources that operates throughout Kentucky’s coal producing counties.   AML works to remedy issues caused by mining prior to 1982 and permits with forfeited bond money.

Types of Projects
  • AML Projects are generally measures alleviating issues caused by pre-1982 mining.  These may include, but not limited to, slide repair, portal closures,  retaining wall construction, excavation, drainage measures, demolition of mining structures,  and refuse fire suppression.
  • Bond Forfeiture Projects include some of the same construction work as AML but are funded using the forfeited bond money from coal mining permit to reclaim the site.    
  • AMD Projects are designed to abate acid mine drainage.  These may include installation and maintenance of water treatment structures.  
  • Small Purchase Projects can fall into any of the aforementioned classifications but on a smaller scale (less than $40,000) and do not require a bond.  
  • Water Supply Replacement Program is utilized for the purpose of protecting, repairing, replacing, constructing, and/or enhancing facilities related to water supplies adversely affected by historic coal mining practices.
How to Become A Contractor
If you are in interested in becoming a contractor create an eProcurement account.
Visit: Doing Business with the Commonwealth - Finance and Administration Cabinet (ky.gov)

AML Contractor Brochure
Contractor Information Guide​​ (Power Point Show)

Standard Details

2021 KY AML Standard Details
Click the bookmarks tab in the PDF reader to view the sections.

Technical Specifications​​

2021 KY AML Technical Specifications
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AML Average Unit Bid Prices

2023​​​

2022

How to View Active Project Solicitations​​

There are two (2) ways to see projects open for bidding.   
  • Option 1: Login to eProcurement​ as listed above
  • Option 2: Lynn Imaging, see steps below
How to Order Plans
Visit:  https://www.lynnimaging.com/distribution
  • Click the SIGN IN/REGISTER button
  • Click the REGISTER HERE button and enter your company information
  • Click on PUBLIC PROJECTS to view solicitations
  • Select project name
  • Click the ORDER/DOWNLOAD button
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Information

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fact Sheet​

Davis-Bacon Wage Information:  SAM.gov | Search


If you have any questions please contact KY AML

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Metal retaining wall Gabion wall and ditch slide reclamation Slide reclamation ​


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