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

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the Camp Earl Wallace Dining Hall Construction project (RFB 660 2500000313), located in Monticello, Kentucky. The procurement involves a comprehensive demolition and reconstruction effort targeting the existing Dining Hall and adjacent Bunk House at Camp Earl Wallace. The project requires constructing a new modern facility that includes a cafeteria, kitchen, staff areas, an outdoor pavilion, and basement bunk rooms for camp employees. Specific site work encompasses grading, utility installation, parking, and landscaping, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy-efficient design standards. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting was held on December 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time at 103 Camp Earl Wallace Rd. Bid submissions are exclusively electronic through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system and are due by January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Technical questions should be directed to Jaron Richards of DECO Architects, while procurement inquiries are to be addressed to the buyer of record, Kyla Satterly.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and can access project plans and specifications at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website (stateofkyplanroom.com). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to be a substantial capital improvement initiative for the state's recreational infrastructure. The procurement process requires strict adherence to local, state, and federal building codes, and contractors must demonstrate technical capability to execute a complex construction project involving demolition, new construction, and comprehensive site development. Interested bidders will need to provide comprehensive proposals that showcase their ability to deliver a modern, efficient dining hall facility that meets the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' specifications and sustainability objectives.