Digital Kiosks

The City of Owensboro, located in Daviess County, Kentucky, is seeking a contractor to construct three digital kiosks in Downtown Owensboro through Competitive Sealed Bidding procurement (RFB #4459). The project requires a comprehensive solution involving labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and incidentals to install three full-color digital kiosks with exterior-grade 65-inch LCD displays featuring 4K resolution and 3000-nit brightness. Proposed kiosk locations include Smothers Park, the Convention Center, and the Daviess Street Parking Garage, with each kiosk measuring approximately 7'-6" x 3' x 6". The contractor must provide custom-programmable messaging capabilities, wireless WiFi access, electrical connections, and concrete footings, while adhering to Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and current traffic control device standards. Bid submissions are due through the Bonfire online portal (https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com) prior to the scheduled bid opening via Microsoft Teams, with substantial project completion required before May 8, 2026. Prospective bidders must submit questions or clarification requests at least seven days before the bid due date of January 22, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with no bid security or payment and performance bonds required. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 CSL), with the City named as an additional insured. Successful vendors must obtain a City of Owensboro business license within ten business days of award notification and provide a minimum one-year workmanship warranty complemented by manufacturer material warranties. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be applied for late completion, and no retainage will be withheld from payments. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in downtown digital infrastructure, with the project focusing on enhancing pedestrian wayfinding and informational services in Owensboro's urban core.