Demolition Svcs Kenton Co. Brent Spence Bridge

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Right of Way and Utilities, is soliciting demolition services in Kenton County through Request for Bid (RFB) 605 26000000139. The procurement seeks the complete removal and proper disposal of a one-story commercial building located at 670 West Third Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011, which currently operates as a liquor store. The structure measures 5,508 square feet of brick veneer construction situated on a 0.606-acre lot that is entirely paved, and all structures including the liquor store sign must be removed, though existing pavement may remain in place. Qualified bidders must submit lump sum pricing indicating whether payment is due to the bidder or to the state based on site conditions, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on price, which receives the maximum 100 points. Critical dates include a written questions deadline of September 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, a bid submission deadline of October 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time via electronic submission, and a tentative award date of October 13, 2025. Mandatory site inspection by prospective bidders is required prior to bid submission, though no formal prebid meeting will be held; contractors must contact Amy Ishmael at 502-782-8150 before beginning work and cannot commence until utility disconnection is confirmed.

Bidding preferences are available for Kentucky resident bidders on a reciprocal basis if applicable, and qualified bidders receive additional preferences as determined by the state. Required qualifications and documentation include a Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to the contract amount or $10,000 (whichever is greater), Contractor's General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, and Kentucky worker's compensation insurance. Contractors must comply with Kentucky 811 underground facility damage prevention requirements, implement rodent control measures by a licensed exterminator, ensure proper disposal of all debris at permitted facilities, recover refrigerant from cooling units, reseed disturbed areas, and adhere to all federal, state, county, and city regulations, with failure to submit required documentation including paid receipts for rodent control and hazardous material disposal resulting in penalties of $200 per occurrence. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, as pricing will be determined competitively through the bidding process. This procurement is associated with the Brent Spence Bridge improvement project (Project No. 1100 FD04 059 7200301R), a federally-funded right-of-way acquisition initiative, and represents a component of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's capital infrastructure program.