Butler City Park Repairs - Construction

The City of Butler, Kentucky, issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for construction repairs to Butler City Park, with the procurement posted on May 5, 2026, and bids due by May 15, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST via the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. The project scope includes restoration of the park to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprint, with partial funding through FEMA's Public Assistance Program. Specific deliverables include replacement of a 4x4 wooden post, light fixture, electrical socket, picnic table, charcoal grill, 141.5 linear feet of chain link fence, 83.03 cubic yards of wood chips mulch, 102.83 cubic yards of asphalt basketball court surface, and mobilization and traffic control services. All unit pricing must be all-inclusive, covering removal and disposal of damaged materials, labor, equipment, materials, contingency, and supply costs. Successful bidders must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance ($2,000,000 aggregate/$1,000,000 per occurrence), comprehensive automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and worker's compensation insurance with employer's liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Work is expected to be completed within 60 days of contract award, with all prices remaining valid for 90 calendar days following submission. Questions must be submitted through the Portal by May 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., and bid opening and award will occur at the Butler City Council meeting on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., at 102 Front St, Butler, KY 41006; site visits may be arranged on a non-guaranteed basis by contacting Mayor Mason Taylor at 859-453-7377.

Bidders must certify compliance with non-collusion, debarment, lobbying, affirmative steps for small and minority businesses, conflict of interest, and drug-free workplace requirements, indicating the City's commitment to inclusive contracting practices. A bid guarantee equal to 10 percent of the total bid price in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit is required from all bidders. The contractor will be responsible for all project expenses, permits, inspections, engineering approvals, and documentation of quantities and disposal locations. Payment is contingent upon completion of work, receipt and reconciliation of all required documentation by the Grants Management Team, and approval by Fiscal Court, with documentation including before/after photos, quarry documentation, quantity documentation, and disposal verification. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the RFB, and no incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the available materials.