Demolition Svcs Christian County FHWA Eligible

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 Christian County related to the U.S. 41 to KY 115 Connector project. The procurement involves the complete removal and proper disposal of a 729 square foot stick-framed building located at 8015 Pembroke Road, Pembroke, Kentucky 42266, along with associated structures and encumbrances within the right-of-way. The scope of work includes building demolition, septic system pumping, crushing, and filling of excavated areas; debris removal and disposal; site cleanup and grading; seeding of disturbed areas; utility disconnection coordination; and hazardous materials handling in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must submit pricing using a lump sum format on the provided bid sheet and are required to conduct their own site inspections prior to submission, as no mandatory prebid meeting will be held. Written questions must be submitted by October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with responses provided by October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Bids are due electronically only through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system by October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of October 22, 2025. Contractors must initiate work within seven days of award, with penalties of $500 per day assessed if work is not commenced within 14 consecutive calendar days.

This solicitation is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America/Build America requirements, and BABA compliance. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract is 0 percent, with no specific set-asides identified for minority or women-owned businesses. Bidders claiming resident bidder status must provide supporting documentation. All bidding entities must maintain general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with Kentucky worker's compensation requirements. A performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required in the amount of the contract or $10,000, whichever is greater. Contractors must comply with Kentucky 811 underground facility damage prevention procedures and provide documentation of utility location confirmation. This is a one-time contract with no renewal options, and contractor selection will be based on the lowest price among responsive bids; no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.