Rest Area Sewer System Repair Christian Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Maintenance, has issued a Solicitation (RFB 605 2200000810) to award a one-time contract for sewer system repairs at the Christian County (I-24) Welcome Center. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing two submersible grinder pumps, a pump control panel, and six air/vacuum relief valves. Bidders are required to visit the site and submit all bid information electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system. The solicitation specifies the minimum technical requirements for the pumps, control panel, and air/vacuum relief valves, and pricing will be evaluated on a lump sum basis, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the award. Responses are due by July 14, 2022 at 1:30 PM EDT, and the work is to be completed within 60 calendar days after notification of award.

The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries. Any subcontractors must also comply with the terms of the solicitation. Payment terms include a 1% penalty for late payments beyond 30 working days. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation suggests a limited-scope project for the Welcome Center's sewer system repairs.