Demolition Svc Rowan Co P. 14 & 27

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, issued a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2400000283) for demolition services in Rowan County to remove two residential structures and associated improvements located in Morehead, Kentucky. Parcel 14, situated at 3390 Flemingsburg Road, is a 1,235 square foot wood siding residence with stone basement, covered porch, concrete sidewalks, and brick entrance pillars. Parcel 27, located at 30 Litton Road, comprises a 2,103 square foot vinyl siding residence with brick/block foundation, covered porches, attached two-car garage, concrete floor, wood deck, concrete sidewalks, and concrete driveway. Bidders must submit pricing for each parcel separately through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service website, determining whether amounts are due to the bidder or due to the state, with all bids evaluated solely on price and the lowest bidder receiving the award. The solicitation was posted December 5, 2023, with a bid closing date of January 3, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, and a tentative award date of January 10, 2024; no mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled, though prospective bidders were responsible for conducting their own site inspections. Contractors must comply with Buy America/Build America Act requirements, Davis Bacon Act wage rates, and all federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous materials protocols and asbestos-containing material abatement as documented in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and must not commence work until utilities are disconnected by the District Property Management Agent.

Kentucky resident bidders may receive reciprocal preference, and qualified entities including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with disabilities may receive preference points. A performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of the contract or $10,000, whichever is greater, is required, with irrevocable letters of credit limited to a maximum of $20,000. Successful bidders must obtain and maintain general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance. The project is funded through the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief program, which subjects all materials and construction to Build America, Buy America Act compliance, requiring that all steel, iron, aluminum, and construction materials be manufactured and processed in the United States with minimal exceptions for materials not permanently incorporated or costing less than 0.1 percent of contract value. Bidders must submit a Buy America Materials Certificate of Compliance prior to the notice to proceed, and the contractor bears the burden of proof to establish compliance. This is a one-time contract with no renewal options; no incumbent contractor or specific award value range is identified in the solicitation documents.