Final_RFB_785_2700000046_1_SO_FORM.PDF

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: RFB-40-27 Tower Site Electrical Upgrades - KSP

Date Issued:

07/27/2026 Record Date:

07/27/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

08/20/2026 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 785 2700000046

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Janis Wilhoite 502-782-3926

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

Other KY

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

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Payment

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 RFB-40-27 Tower Site Electrical Upgrades -

KSP

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

912 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, GENERAL

(INCL. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Extended Description

***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.***

Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

On this line, Bidders must enter $0.00 for Contract Amount in the e-procurement system. Actual Contract Amount must be entered on "Official Bid Document" and submitted as an attachment in the e-procurement system. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

** Entire Official Bid Document and Bid Bond (if required) should be combined as one PDF and uploaded**

This project includes modifications to existing electrical systems serving Kentucky State Police facilities located at four existing KET sites. Electrical renovations at each site generally include:

1. New 50 kVA transformer.

2. New 200 amp panelboard.

3. New 200 amp manual transfer switch.

4. New surge protection panel.

5. Miscellaneous circuit breakers, conduit and conductors.

Shipping Information Finance - Division of Engineering & Contract Administration

The Bush Building, 403 Wapping St 1st Floor

Frankfort KY 40601

Billing Information Finance - Division of Engineering & Contract Administration

The Bush Building, 403 Wapping St 1st Floor

Frankfort KY 40601

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Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item

REQUEST FOR BID NO. RFB-40-27

Tower Site Electrical Upgrades - E1 Emergency Radio System Replace Phase 3 Kentucky State Police Various Locations, Kentucky

Project Description

This project includes modifications to existing electrical systems serving Kentucky State Police facilities located at four existing KET sites. Electrical renovations at each site generally include:

1. New 50 kVA transformer.

2. New 200 amp panelboard.

3. New 200 amp manual transfer switch.

4. New surge protection panel.

5. Miscellaneous circuit breakers, conduit and conductors.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

Site visit schedule:

August 3 Morehead KET Site Monday 08-03-2026 at 09:00 AM Ashland KET Site Monday 08-03-2026 at 1:00 PM

August 4 Pikeville KET Site Tuesday 08-04-2026 at 09:00 AM Hazard KET Site Tuesday 08-04-2026 at 1:00 PM

There will be a virtual pre-bid on this project held on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The link for the virtual pre-bid is as follows:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261259408375233?p=HuJ2Zrv9oShL2hwvaf Meeting ID: 261 259 408 375 233 Passcode: LN7qq6D6 Dial in by phone +1 502-632-6289,,369337313# United States, Louisville Find a local number Phone conference ID: 369 337 313# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

ALL PROCUREMENT QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO BUYER OF RECORD FOR THIS

PROJECT.

IMPORTANT: Site visit participants shall follow any applicable health and safety guidelines for all Commonwealth of Kentucky construction projects.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

Engineer: Andrew Mathis, Vertical Structures, Inc., amathis@verticalstructures.com, (859) 624-8360 Engineer: Mike Davis, Strand Associates, Inc., Mike.davis@strand.com, (859) 333-4686

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Project Manager: Bill Novak, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Bill.Novak@ky.gov, (502) 382-8680 Agency: Gary Vance, Kentucky State Police, gvance@ky.gov, (502) 836-6630 Purchasing Agent: Janis Wilhoite, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, janis.wilhoite@ky.gov,

(502) 401-6239

OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

For all project information and documents go to: https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. For customer service you may contact Lynn Imaging, Phone 1-800-888-0693. There is no charge for plans and specifications. Contractor will need to download bid documents, specifications, and drawings. If contractors want a hard copy, they can choose to pay for this option. Contractors that receive plans and specifications from other sources will not be registered as a plan holder and will not receive addenda.

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMITTAL:

Solicitation responses (“bid”) shall be received by electronic submission through the Commonwealth’s eProcurement system.

Please be advised: Bids shall not be accepted via postal carrier (USPS, UPS, FED EX, etc.) nor can bids be hand delivered.

Response must contain all information required by the Solicitation and be executed by an authorized agent of the Bidder, affirmed by electronically submitting the bid through the eProcurement system. All bid documents shall be complete when the bid is submitted.

To bid, all bidders SHALL be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov . Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service account to submit a response. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https://vss.ky.gov under “Download Vendor Forms and Quick Reference Guides.”

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to inability to register, document upload impediments, or technical difficulties shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. If you need assistance, please contact the

Customer Resource Center (CRC)

- Email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov;

- Locally at 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973- HELP (4357).

Online bid responses must be in an “Accepted” status prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation. The assigned date and time stamp from the eProcurement system generated at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor shall establish the date and time the bid was submitted. A bid may be modified or withdrawn electronically through VSS prior to the bid closing date and time.

Please be advised, VSS will not allow submission of an online response after the published date and time for closing.

Bidders shall attach the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond (if required) as a single combined attachment when submitting their electronic bids.

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All results will be posted to https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com after the bid opening and review. If additional information is needed from the successful bidder, the buyer may be in contact.

There will be a public bid reading by conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 P.M., Eastern Time.

The dial in number is (502) 782-2663 Conference ID# 240522124# Participant code is 600422#

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