Demolition Svc Rowan County P. 53, 82, & 83

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, is soliciting bids for demolition services in Rowan County, Kentucky, under Request for Bid (RFB) 605 24000000791. The procurement requires the complete removal and proper disposal of three residential structures and associated improvements across three parcels located in Morehead, Kentucky: Parcel 53 at 65 South Lane (a 2,200 square foot brick residence with attached two-car garage, detached vinyl-sided garage, and concrete parking areas); Parcel 82 at 5285 Flemingsburg Road (a 1,493 square foot brick and stone residence with block foundation, front porch, covered patio, and shed); and Parcel 83 at 5305 Flemingsburg Road (a 1,450 square foot vinyl-sided mobile home with additions, covered porches, and attached one-car garage). The scope of work includes removal of buildings, fences, septic tanks, driveways, paved areas, conduits, and miscellaneous structures within right-of-way and easement areas, with site restoration including seeding of disturbed areas. Bidders must conduct self-funded site inspections; no mandatory prebid meeting will be held, but interested parties may contact Brooke Lytle at (502) 782-7550 for directions. Online bids are due by July 18, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with written questions due by July 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM, and a tentative award date of July 31, 2024. Bidders must submit pricing for each individual parcel using a lump sum total format through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system at https://vss.ky.gov, and all three parcels must be included in the bid to be considered for award. The contract has a 45-day completion deadline from receipt of the work order, with daily penalties of $200 assessed after 45 days for seven days, and potential contract cancellation after 52 days.

The contract is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief (ER) program and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for applicable Kentucky localities and Buy America/Build America (BABA) Act compliance requirements for any materials permanently incorporated into the project. Contractors must provide a Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of the contract or $10,000 (whichever is greater, or $10,000 if payment is due to the State), along with General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky Worker's Compensation Insurance. All bidders must submit a notarized Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors confirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws (KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115). Additional requirements include Kentucky 811 locating confirmation prior to work, proper hazardous material and refrigerant handling with documented receipts, and septic tank pumping by licensed contractors, with penalties of $200 to $250 per occurrence for failure to submit required permits, certifications, or receipts. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing is determined through competitive bidding with the low bid selected for award.