RFB-125-25 DOC - KCI tag plant relocation

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Facilities and Support Services, is soliciting bids for RFB-125-25, a project to relocate two License Plate Production Lines from the Kentucky State Reformatory to the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women Industries building in Pewee Valley. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB 785 2500000239) focusing on infrastructure modifications including installation of electric utilities, compressed air systems, and a new HVAC system. Specific deliverables include installing new transformers, panelboards, disconnects, compressed air piping, a DX Air Handling Unit, exhaust fan, ductwork, lay-in ceiling grid, and sprinkler system modifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET, with participants required to submit NCIC background check forms by November 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The final bid submission deadline is December 10, 2024, at 1:30 PM, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and can access project plans and specifications at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project will be conducted inside the facility's perimeter security fence, with the owner providing production equipment and air compressors. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of two addenda, including Addendum No. 1 which removed vaccination requirements and Addendum No. 2 which provided technical specifications for ceiling tiles, concrete housekeeping pad requirements, and confirmation of the existing fire alarm system. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves significant infrastructure modifications at a correctional facility. The procurement contacts include Gunnar Wagoner (BCCLT, Inc.), Tony Yates (Project Manager), Dwayne Miller (Department of Corrections), and Kristi Sharp (Purchasing Agent). A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM ET, indicating transparency in the procurement process. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed technical and procedural requirements outlined in the bid documents.