RFB-02-26 DOC RCC Cattle Barn Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking bids for RFB-02-26, a project to replace the cattle barn at the Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) in LaGrange, Kentucky. The Request for Bid (RFB 785 2500000749) requires a contractor to construct a new 40' x 60' cattle barn with a wood-framed superstructure on a concrete foundation, including wood trusses, metal panel roofing and walls, and new cattle pens with gates. Additionally, the project involves roadway improvements surrounding the new barn structure. Interested contractors must complete an NCIC background check and Central Registry Check by 06/24/2025 to participate in the mandatory site visit scheduled for 07/01/2025 at 10:00 AM. Electronic bid submissions are exclusively accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all bidders required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The bid closing deadline is 07/17/2025 at 13:30, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on the same day. Project documents are available at no cost through the state of Kentucky planroom website.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and background check requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project suggests potential integration with existing correctional complex infrastructure. The solicitation documents do not specify a precise budget range, though the procurement number (2500000749) implies this is a significant capital improvement project for the state's Department of Corrections. Key project contacts include Susan Ward (Purchasing Agent), Greg Schenck (Project Manager), and Jon Marcum (Consultant), who can provide additional details about the solicitation and project specifications. Contractors interested in bidding must carefully review all project documents and ensure compliance with the state's procurement requirements, including the mandatory background checks and electronic submission protocols.