Demolition Svcs Whitley Co

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Right of Way and Utilities, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for demolition services in Whitley County related to the Lick Fork Road Bridge over Poplar Creek project. The procurement seeks the complete removal and proper disposal of one structure—a barn measuring approximately 2,300 square feet located at HC 73 Box 1276, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906, along with associated improvements including fences, septic tanks, driveways, paved areas, conduits, and miscellaneous structures on Parcel 01. The successful contractor must initiate work within 20 days after contract award and complete all demolition activities within a timeframe to be determined by the KYTC District Property Management Agent following work order issuance, with penalties of $500 per day assessed for each uncleared parcel after 30 consecutive calendar days of delay, continuing for up to seven days. The contractor must submit a lump sum bid with all phases of work included, maintain a Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of the contract or $10,000 (whichever is greater, with a maximum of $20,000 for letters of credit), and provide Contractor's General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, the contractor must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes; properly handle hazardous materials including asbestos, PCBs, and refrigerants; obtain receipts for septic tank pumping by licensed services and waste disposal at permitted facilities; and maintain site cleanliness throughout operations with complete removal of debris upon project completion. Questions were due March 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM with responses posted by March 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM; sealed bids were due April 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the tentative award date of April 17, 2020. Bidders were required to conduct their own property inspections with contact provided to Jonathan Ball at (606)598-2145 for directions, as no onsite pre-bid meeting was held.

The solicitation documentation does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement is open to qualified bidders, with Kentucky resident bidders required to submit an affidavit of resident status and nonresident bidders required to provide a certificate of authority to transact business in Kentucky. All bids were required to remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the bid closing date. Bidders were instructed to submit sealed hard copies signed in ink directly to the KYTC Division of Purchases at 200 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622, with an addendum issued on March 23, 2020 requiring mailed submissions rather than hand-delivered bids. Award was to be made on a best value basis with price as the sole evaluation criterion, with the lowest responsive bid receiving maximum points and subsequent bids scored proportionally. The specific award value or budget range was not disclosed in the procurement documents; bidders were required to determine their own cost estimates based on the scope of work and property inspection.