Demolition Svc Warren Co P. 4, 7, 19 & 24

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, is soliciting sealed bids for demolition services in Warren County, Kentucky. This Request for Bid (RFB 605 2600000022) seeks the complete removal and proper disposal of structures and improvements from three parcels located on U.S. 31 W Bypass in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Parcel 4 requires demolition of a one-story brick commercial building approximately 1,900 square feet with concrete foundation and flat tiled roof, plus a two-tier commercial sign; a retaining wall behind the building is designated as "Do Not Disturb" due to neighboring property usage. Parcel 7 involves removal of a brick commercial sign with concrete foundation, mulch, and landscaping. Parcel 19 requires demolition of a commercial metal and plastic sign with four small metal guard posts, gravel landscaping, and concrete foundation. Bidders must submit a lump sum bid reflecting either the amount due to the contractor or due to the state, calculated by subtracting the state's recovery amount from the bidder's demolition costs, with all parcels required for consideration. The solicitation closes on August 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time with responses submitted exclusively through Kentucky's electronic eProcurement (Vendor Self Service) system, with a tentative award date of August 20, 2025. Site inspections are required prior to bid submission, though no mandatory prebid meeting will be held. All work must be completed within forty-five consecutive calendar days from receipt of the work order, with penalties of $500 per day assessed for each uncleared parcel after that period and potential contract cancellation after fifty-two days.

This solicitation is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration using STP 7434 (028) funds and is not restricted to any particular business classification or disadvantaged enterprise set-aside, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of zero percent. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America/Build America Buy America Act (BABA) provisions, and all state and federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, refrigerant recovery, and waste disposal. Mandatory requirements include Kentucky 811 before-you-dig compliance with confirmation number acquisition prior to work commencement (failure to do so results in a $200 penalty per occurrence), a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of the contract or $10,000 whichever is greater (with irrevocable letters of credit capped at $20,000), General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must also demonstrate familiarity with proper traffic control procedures for lane closures and must begin work within five days of contract award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the procurement materials; however, bidding contractors will establish pricing on the bid sheet with the lump sum total representing either compensation due to the contractor or amounts owed to the state depending on the relationship between demolition costs and state recovery credits.