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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB-111-26) for structural renovation and envelope upgrades to an existing Kentucky Transportation Cabinet building located at 192 State Highway Garage Road, Pineville, Kentucky. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive renovation project that includes installing a new PVC roof system over the original metal roof with removal of existing skylights and ridge vents; replacing thirteen original windows and six exterior doors; installing new LVT flooring with resilient base in two offices; replacing plumbing fixtures and installing new epoxy flooring in two restrooms with ADA accessibility configuration; replacing two interior doors and frames; and installing three new canopies at building entries. The scope explicitly excludes electrical work and requires detailed compliance with specifications for door hardware, including hinges, locksets, exit devices, and closers from specified manufacturers such as Ives, Best, Von Duprin, and LCN, with installations compliant with NFPA 80, UL10C, and applicable building codes. A mandatory site visit was held on October 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, and bids are due on November 19, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a public bid reading to occur via conference call at 3:00 P.M. on the same date. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24 to 48 hours for registration completion, and must submit bids exclusively online as electronic submissions, with postal carrier or hand delivery explicitly prohibited.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information in the materials provided. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual bid amount submitted on the Official Bid Document as a single combined PDF attachment that may include a required bid bond. Plans, specifications, and project documents are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and contractors obtaining documents from other sources will not be registered as planholders and will not receive addenda. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 on their bid forms to avoid disqualification, and a comprehensive hardware schedule submission must be provided within thirty days of contract award. All inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Janis Wilhoite, Purchasing Agent, at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239. The specific contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the publicly available solicitation materials.