RFB-114-27 East Bound Renovation D-9 Carter County KYTC

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is soliciting bids under RFB 785 2700000212 (RFB-114-27) for interior and exterior renovation of the East Bound Rest Area on I-64 at Mile Marker 173.5 in Carter County, with bids due December 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit at the project location is scheduled for November 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The source names no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor restriction.

Scope covers replacement of all plumbing fixtures and piping, HVAC systems and ductwork, electrical and data/voice wiring and devices, and exterior site improvements. Restroom work includes new MMA coating systems for floors and wall bases, ceramic tile for walls, and new FRP doors and frames.

Bidders must submit exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, and postal, hand delivery, and email submissions will not be accepted. Contractors must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov before submitting, allowing 24-48 hours for registration. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded. Bidders enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the system and state the actual amount on the Official Bid Document. Plans, specifications, and drawings are free through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Vendors who obtain documents elsewhere will not be registered as plan holders and will not receive addenda. A public bid reading follows by conference call on December 8 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Procurement questions go to Janis Wilhoite, Purchasing Agent, at (502) 401-6239 or janis.wilhoite@ky.gov.