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

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), specifically the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking bids for a comprehensive structure renovation project located in Bell County at 192 State Highway Garage Road in Pineville. The Request for Bid (RFB-111-26) encompasses extensive envelope and interior upgrades, including installing a new PVC roof system over the existing metal roof, removing skylights and ridge vents, replacing thirteen windows and six exterior doors, and adding new gutters and downspouts. Interior work involves renovating two offices with new LVT flooring, replacing plumbing fixtures in two restrooms with epoxy flooring, modifying one restroom for ADA accessibility, and installing three replacement canopies. The mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with bids due on November 19, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System, and combine the Official Bid Document and any Bid Bond into a single PDF. Bids will be publicly read via conference call at 3:00 P.M. on the closing date, with plans and specifications available at no charge through StateofKyplanroom.com.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. While no explicit budget range is provided, the comprehensive renovation suggests a moderate-scale construction project involving significant structural and interior improvements. The solicitation indicates that electrical work is explicitly excluded from the project scope. Bidders must be registered in the VSS System, with 24-48 hours required for registration completion. Project contacts include Architect Randy Newman from Kesler Simpson Architects, Project Manager Joseph Sandman from the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, and Agency representative Chris Smith from the Transportation Cabinet. The purchasing agent for this procurement is Janis Wilhoite, who can be contacted at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239 for any procurement-related inquiries.