FY26 Garage Repairs - Rebid

The Parking Authority of River City (PARC) in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking bids for a comprehensive garage repair and maintenance project covering 10 downtown parking structures, including 1st & Main, 5th Street, 8th & Main, Arena, Brown, Glassworks, Jefferson Center, Omni, Riverfront, and Seelbach Parking Garages. The project involves extensive repair work including concrete repairs, post-tensioned cable repairs, vehicular traffic membrane installation, facade repairs, sealant and masonry work, minor drain pipe maintenance, and expansion joint replacements. Contractors must demonstrate substantial experience in garage restoration, providing documentation of two restoration projects for each of the past three years and detailing the qualifications of their proposed superintendent or site foreperson. The bid requires unit pricing for various repair types, with specific line items for general conditions, concrete repairs, and specialized interventions. Submission deadline is October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT through the Bonfire Public Portal, with a question period from October 9-13, 2025. The project must be completed prior to June 30, 2026, with contractors required to mobilize within 14 calendar days of receiving a formal Notice to Proceed.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and participation goals for minority-owned businesses, with requirements of 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 5% Female Business Enterprise (FBE), and 0.5% Historically Black Enterprise (HBE) participation. Contractors must complete Good Faith Effort (GFE) documentation and comply with Louisville Metro's "Ban the Box" ordinance regarding employment application practices. The bid includes provisions for liquidated damages of $300 per day for failure to meet project completion timelines and requires project managers to be on-site at least 10% of the time, with site foremen required to be present 100% of the time during work performance. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes cash allowances ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 for different garages, suggesting a potentially significant project budget. The contract includes potential renewal options, allowing for contract extensions of one year at a time, with a total contract period not exceeding five years.