DEMOLITION Breathitt Co. 10-0376. 00 P. 22

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, is soliciting bids through Request for Bid (RFB) 605 23000000771 for demolition services in Breathitt County. The procurement involves the complete removal and proper disposal of a 5,850 square foot metal garage with an in-ground lift, 140 linear feet of metal fencing, and a 5,850 square foot concrete/tile pad located at 2307 Bobcat Lane, Jackson, Kentucky 41339 (Parcel 22). The scope of work includes demolition of buildings, fences, septic tanks, driveways, and paved areas within the right-of-way and easement areas, with all debris properly disposed at permitted facilities in accordance with state and federal regulations. Bidders must also complete site restoration including seeding and grading of disturbed areas and comply with Kentucky 811 underground facility locating requirements prior to commencing work. The contract is structured as a one-time award with work completion required within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the work order, with penalties of $500 per day assessed for seven days following the initial 30-day period, after which the Cabinet may cancel the contract. Evaluation will be based on best value with price as the sole measurable criterion (100 points), with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder receiving award. The bid submission deadline is June 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of July 7, 2023, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service website at https://vss.ky.gov. No mandatory onsite prebid meeting will be held, though prospective bidders are required to conduct their own site inspections and property investigations.

The procurement is funded through Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief program funds and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America provisions for steel and iron materials, and Build America Buy America Act requirements for construction materials. Qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with disabilities may receive preference points, and reciprocal preferences apply to Kentucky resident bidders. A performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required in the amount of the contract or $10,000, whichever is greater, and the successful bidder must maintain Contractor's General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with certificates required within ten days of award notice. Bidders must submit pricing using either "Amount Due Bidder" or "Amount Due State" methodology on the attached bid sheet, with all bids remaining valid for 90 calendar days after closing. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents; however, the project represents a capital improvement initiative associated with a safety improvement project on Kentucky 15 funded through federal highway emergency relief appropriations. All bidders must comply with Kentucky statutory requirements, including submission of an Annual Affidavit attesting non-violation of campaign finance laws under Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.110 and 45A.115.