Ben Hawes Pickleball Complex

The City of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a qualified vendor to construct the Ben Hawes Pickleball Complex through a competitive sealed bid process (RFB #4444). The project involves building a new outdoor pickleball complex designed for community use and tournament play, located at 400 Booth Field Road in Cumberland County. Specific work includes comprehensive site preparation such as clearing, grading, and drainage improvements, constructing asphalt pickleball courts with specialized sport surfacing, installing fencing, lighting, and landscaping, and placing owner-purchased, contractor-installed items like synthetic turf, shade sails, benches, bleachers, trash receptacles, and drink rails. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with bids due by 3:00 PM CST on September 11, 2025, through the City's Bonfire online portal. Bidders must provide 5% bid security and demonstrate adequate equipment and personnel qualifications, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the total base bid plus accepted alternates. Contractors will be required to obtain a City business license and provide a minimum one-year workmanship warranty.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Bidders must complete several mandatory compliance forms, including a campaign finance compliance statement (KRS45A.395), a vendor statement pursuant to KRS45A.343 addressing state tax and labor law requirements, and a subcontractors registry page disclosing all potential subcontractors. The successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds within ten working days of award notification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Contractors will be expected to adhere to all technical specifications outlined in the project plans, with particular attention to electrical infrastructure, sport court lighting, and installation of various recreational amenities. The project represents a substantial investment in community recreational facilities, with detailed technical requirements ensuring high-quality construction and long-term usability of the pickleball complex.