Demolition Svc Fleming Co P 124 and 173

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, is soliciting bids for demolition services related to a state highway improvement project on Morehead Road (KY 32) in Fleming County. This Request for Bid (RFB 605 2600000548) seeks the complete demolition and clearance of improvements on two parcels in Flemingsburg, Kentucky: Parcel 124 at 6654 Morehead Road, which contains a 600 square-foot detached two-car garage with vinyl siding, concrete floor, and asphalt shingle roof on a cinder block foundation, plus 500 linear feet of woven wire fencing to be removed and a gravel parking pad to be constructed at the building location; and Parcel 173 at 8496 Morehead Road, which contains a 1,430 square-foot cinder block building with metal siding, metal roof, brick chimney, and concrete floor. Bidders must submit lump sum bids for all work phases required to complete the project, including proper debris and hazardous materials disposal and completion within 30 consecutive calendar days from receipt of the work order, with penalties of $200 per day for delays. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov by May 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of May 25, 2026; no mandatory prebid meeting will be held, and prospective bidders are responsible for conducting their own site inspections. Evaluation will be based on best value determined entirely by price, with the lowest responsive bidder receiving the maximum 100 points. Bidders must comply with Kentucky 811 utility locating requirements, provide proof of notification, and submit all required certifications including non-collusion, DBE certification, Buy America certification, and proof of insurance.

This procurement includes specific requirements and restrictions applicable to federally funded highway projects. Performance and payment bonds are required in the amount of the contract or $10,000, whichever is greater for amounts paid to vendors, and $10,000 for amounts paid to the state, and commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is mandatory. The project is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration under the STP 0321 (031) program and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, meaning contractors must pay prevailing wages; additionally, Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements apply, and a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal has been established. All work must comply with KYTC Standard Specifications and the mandatory Federal Highway Administration Form 1273 contract provisions, which establish comprehensive labor, safety, nondiscrimination, and compliance standards for federal-aid construction contracts, including Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions, equal employment opportunity standards, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the contract is one-time in nature with no renewal options. Interested vendors should contact Jennifer Houchin at 502-782-3977 for general information or Jeremy Bailey at 502-782-7178 for site location directions.