RFB-03-26 KSP KEWS Tower Electrical Upgrade E2

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky State Police (KSP), is seeking construction services through a Request for Bid (RFB-03-26) for the KEWS Tower Electrical Upgrade E2 project in Johnson County. The procurement involves comprehensive site preparation, restoration, and equipment relocation across multiple sites including Spring Knob, West Liberty, Dick's Knob, Pineville, Chuck Lick, and Shelly. Primary deliverables include replacing existing fiberglass shelters with new concrete pre-cast Fibrebond shelters, installing new generators and propane tanks, and relocating existing site components. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by July 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with mandatory vendor registration in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. Site visits are scheduled from June 23-26, 2025, and a virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on June 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, labor, and equipment, maintain site security, and coordinate access with KSP area supervisors, with work restricted to 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 120 calendar days from the executed contract date, with a final completion deadline 30 calendar days beyond substantial completion. Liquidated damages are established at $1,400 per calendar day for substantial completion delays and $450 per calendar day for final completion delays. While no specific budget range is provided, the project involves significant infrastructure upgrades across multiple sites, suggesting a substantial investment. Project documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, and a public bid reading will occur via conference call. Key project contacts include representatives from Vertical Structures, Inc., the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Kentucky State Police, and the state purchasing agent, indicating a collaborative, multi-agency approach to this critical emergency radio system upgrade.