Drainage Basin Construction Project

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky is soliciting competitive bids for the Fair Street Drainage Basin Construction Project located in Wayne County. This construction procurement involves the design, engineering, and build-out of a comprehensive stormwater management system, including basin excavation and grading, drywell structure installation, storm sewer installation beneath Fair Street, headwall and drainage structure construction, open drainage ditch grading, perimeter fencing with access gate installation, limited concrete pavement replacement, erosion control measures, and restoration of disturbed areas. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, traffic control, erosion control, and incidental services necessary to complete the project in accordance with the detailed plans, specifications, and bid documents provided by the City. Two existing residential structures at 1039 and 1041 Fair Street will be demolished and backfilled prior to contract commencement by others and are excluded from the contractor's scope of work. Bids are due on April 8, 2026, with posting and solicitation initiated on March 16, 2026. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all project specifications and requirements.

Contractors responding to this procurement must satisfy comprehensive insurance and indemnification requirements established by the City of Bowling Green, including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employers' Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. All insurance policies must be issued by carriers licensed in Kentucky with a Best Rating of A- or better, must name the City as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, and must provide 15 days' written notice of suspension, cancellation, or non-renewal. Service providers must register with the City's myCOI system for automated Certificate of Insurance monitoring and must comply with all applicable Federal and State OSHA and EPA regulations. The bid documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on respondent eligibility. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available procurement materials, and contractors should consult the complete bid documents and plan set for additional details regarding payment terms, funding sources, and specific contract commencement dates.