RFB-01-27 DOC - bcfc wastewater treatment plant repair / REP

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services is requesting bids for replacement of the wastewater treatment plant at Bell County Forestry Camp, a Kentucky Department of Corrections facility in Pineville, Kentucky, under RFB 785-2600000632, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on June 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope involves design and construction of a new wastewater treatment plant rated for 200,000 gallons per day peak flow, utilizing a sequencing batch reactor system with tertiary filtration and ultraviolet disinfection, located north of the existing facility. The system includes mechanical, electrical, and control systems with NEMA 4X 304 or 316 stainless steel outdoor-rated control panels. A bid alternate covers demolition of the existing plant and replacement of the influent pump station interior. Hazardous location classifications apply: Class 1 Division 1 for the influent pump station and Class 1 Division 2 for the SBR structure, aerated sludge holding tank, and post-equalization tank. Acceptable manufacturers for specified components include MK Plastics (power ventilators) and Pratt (plug valves). The project carries no American Iron and Steel or Buy America requirements.

Site visit attendance requires completion of an NCIC background check form submitted to James Dibrell by June 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal, courier, and hand-delivered submissions are not accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24–48 hours before submission. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF attachment; bidders enter $0.00 in the e-procurement system with the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document. Complete plans, specifications, and drawings are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com via Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693). A public bid reading will occur on July 9 at 3:00 p.m. via conference call at (502) 782-2663, Conference ID 240522124#, Participant code 600422#. Questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239.