FW-007-25 - Camp Earl Wallace Dining Hall Construction

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking bids for the FW-007-25 Camp Earl Wallace Dining Hall Construction project located in Monticello, Spencer County. The procurement involves a comprehensive demolition and reconstruction effort, which includes removing the existing Dining Hall and adjacent Bunk House and constructing a new modern dining facility. The new facility will feature a cafeteria, kitchen, staff areas, an outdoor pavilion, and basement bunk rooms for camp employees. Site work encompasses grading, utility installation, parking development, and landscaping, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy-efficient design. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time at 103 Camp Earl Wallace Rd. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with all bid documents required to be combined into a single PDF. Technical questions should be directed to Jaron Richards of DECO Architects, while procurement inquiries are to be sent to the buyer of record, Kyla Satterly.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with contractors having the option to purchase hard copies if desired. Bidders are required to comply with all local, state, and federal building codes, and must enter $0.00 for the Contract Amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the "Official Bid Document" as an attachment. While a precise budget range is not specified in the available documents, the project involves significant construction and renovation work at a state-operated camp facility. Contractors must use the online bidding system, with no email or hard copy submissions permitted, and must carefully follow all submission guidelines outlined in the Request for Bid documentation.