Hall Place Boulevard Connector Construction

Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government is seeking bids for the Hall Place Boulevard Connector Construction project, located in Bath County, Kentucky. The procurement involves constructing a new 1,100-foot roadway connecting Beulah Church Road to Cedar Creek Road, with comprehensive infrastructure development requirements. The project's scope includes earthwork and grading, curb and gutter installation, stormwater drainage system construction, sidewalk installation, and asphalt base and surface course placement. Contractors must adhere to the approved construction plans and follow Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2019. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting on November 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Conference Room 101, with questions due by November 17, 2025, and bid submissions required by November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST through the Euna Procurement Bonfire portal. The expected project start date is January 5, 2026, with substantial completion anticipated by May 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with technical specifications, unit pricing, and potential preference considerations.

The procurement includes specific diversity and local business participation requirements, with targeted subcontractor participation goals of 15% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 5% for Female Business Enterprises (FBE), and 0.5% for Historically Black Enterprises (HBE). Vendors can qualify for additional preferences, including a 5% bid preference for businesses paying a minimum wage of $10.10/hour and a local vendor preference. The contract includes an owner's contingency allowance of $100,000 and will follow net 30 payment terms. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including Good Faith Effort forms, vendor information, W-9, and compliance certifications such as the "Ban the Box" ordinance. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability in infrastructure construction, including experience with roadway development, storm sewer installation, and related civil engineering services. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project's complexity and infrastructure scope suggest a significant municipal investment in transportation infrastructure improvement.