RFB-07-26 DMA WHFRTC Underground Electric

The Kentucky Department of Military Affairs is seeking a contractor for RFB-07-26, an underground electrical infrastructure project at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) in Greenville, Kentucky. The procurement involves comprehensive electrical system upgrades, including installing underground primary electric raceways to replace existing overhead lines, reworking secondary electrical services, installing pull boxes and transformer bases, creating concrete transformer pads, and establishing raceways for site lighting fixtures. The project also requires installing a pad-mounted recloser connected to the existing SCADA control system. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through Kentucky's eProcurement system by July 24, 2025, at 13:30, with a mandatory site visit previously held on July 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time located at 4675 State Route 181 North in Greenville. Bidders are required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all documents as a single PDF, including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, bidders must comply with Kentucky's procurement regulations and meet specific technical qualifications for electrical infrastructure work. The project involves coordination with Kentucky Utilities (KU), which will provide primary electric pullboxes and a pad-mounted recloser. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary highway crossing permits and coordinating inspections through the Kentucky Department of Fire Prevention. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documents, the project encompasses significant electrical infrastructure improvements at a military training facility. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in underground electrical systems, conduit installation, excavation, and complex utility infrastructure projects. Water for the project can be obtained from the owner, and bidders should be prepared to handle intricate technical specifications related to electrical system installations, backfilling, compaction, and site-specific requirements.