RFB-111-26 KYTC D-11 Bell Co Structure Renovation

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-111-26) for a comprehensive structural renovation project located in Bell County, Kentucky. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform extensive building envelope upgrades and limited interior renovation work at a state highway garage facility located at 192 State Highway Garage Road in Pineville. Specific project requirements include installing a new PVC roof system over the existing metal roof, removing skylights and ridge vents, replacing thirteen windows and six exterior doors, installing new gutters and downspouts, implementing LVT flooring with resilient base in two offices, and renovating two restrooms with new epoxy flooring and plumbing fixtures. The project also involves ADA accessibility modifications, replacement of toilet partitions, and installation of three replacement canopies at front and rear entries. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, with bid submissions exclusively accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. The solicitation closes on November 19, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading via conference call at 3:00 P.M. on the same date.

The RFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov, with registration processing taking 24 to 48 hours. All project documentation, including plans and specifications, are available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with optional paid hard copy services through Lynn Imaging. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, bidders must enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual contract amount to be specified on the Official Bid Document. Key project contacts include Architect Randy Newman from Kesler Simpson Architects, Project Manager Joseph Sandman, and Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite, who can be reached at (502) 401-6239. The solicitation explicitly excludes electrical work from the project scope, and bidders must submit their Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment.