DEMOLITION Breathitt Co. P. 5 & 7

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 605 23000000750 for demolition services in Breathitt County on May 15, 2023, with a closing date of May 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement seeks removal and proper disposal of buildings, structures, and improvements on two parcels designated as P. 5 and P. 7 located in Jackson, Kentucky. Parcel 5 requires removal of a septic system and debris at the Panbowl/KY 15 intersection, while Parcel 7 involves demolition of an 840 square foot building, 500 linear feet of wooden fence, lighting fixtures, and debris at 650 KY Highway 15. Bidders must submit lump sum pricing for both parcels through the online Kentucky Vendor Self Service e-procurement system, with pricing evaluated solely on the basis of lowest compliant bid. No mandatory onsite prebid meeting is scheduled; however, prospective bidders are required to inspect and investigate improvements prior to submission. Contract performance begins within three days of award notification, anticipated for June 6, 2023, with work commencing within thirty consecutive calendar days of receiving the work order or subject to penalties of $500 per day assessed for a seven-calendar-day period. All bidders must comply with federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and demolition regulations, obtain Kentucky 811 clearance before beginning work, and maintain $1,000,000 general liability coverage and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance.

The solicitation is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America requirements, and Build America, Buy America Act provisions due to Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief program funding. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit required affidavits, including the Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors attesting to compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws per KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115. A performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to the contract amount or $10,000, whichever is greater, is required for amounts paid to the vendor, with certificates of authority and required affidavits due within ten days of notice of award. All bids must remain valid for a minimum of ninety calendar days after the bid closing date. No specific incumbent contractor information or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract award value is not specified in the available materials and will be determined based on the lowest responsive bid submitted for the combined demolition work on both parcels.