RFB-126-24 KCTCS Roof Replacement Gateway CTC

This is a Request for Bids (RFB-126-24) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) for comprehensive roof replacement services at Gateway Community & Technical College located in Boone County, Kentucky. The procurement encompasses roof replacement and repair work across seven buildings at multiple KCTCS campuses: the Edgewood Campus (Career Center Building and Transportation facility), the Urban Campus (TIE Building and Professional Services Building), the Fort Wright Campus, and the Boone Campus (C.A.M. Building, C.A.T. Building, and Bookstore). Work includes removal and replacement of existing roof membrane systems with 2-Ply SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing systems, installation of polyisocyanurate insulation, masonry repointing and sealing, flashing repairs and overlays, coping cap work, PVC roof overlays, roof drain repairs, pitch pocket re-sealing, skylight removal and infill, and interior ceiling modifications including lighting and drywall systems, with the total replacement roof area spanning approximately 44,430 square feet. Mandatory qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience specializing in the specified roofing systems from approved manufacturers and certified installer status with manufacturer qualifications. The contractor must provide temporary facilities including secure debris containment fencing, portable toilet facilities, coordinate temporary utilities, maintain building weathertightness and existing grounds throughout construction, and coordinate work with ongoing campus operations with at least 72 hours' notice for activities affecting campus facilities. The solicitation was issued on January 2, 2024, with a mandatory site visit held on January 18, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time at the Edgewood Campus, and bids were due by February 8, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time through the state's secure submission system (MOVEit) and the Owner's Document Collaboration System (eCommunications); late bids were not accepted under any circumstances. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from the date of the executed construction contract, with final completion required 30 calendar days thereafter, and liquidated damages are assessed at $450 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion and $300 per calendar day for delays beyond final completion.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond; however, bidders were required to identify their firm's position as prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier, or other entity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project account number is identified as 470-CAP9-NC26-00, and the solicitation is classified under Commodity Code 912 for General Construction Services including maintenance and repair. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings were available for download at no charge through the State Plan Room website (stateofkyplanroom.com), with hard copies available for purchase. The solicitation documents do not specify a unit cost or line total pricing structure, indicating that pricing would be determined through the competitive bidding process; however, based on the scope of work encompassing seven buildings with approximately 44,430 square feet of roof replacement and the associated materials and labor requirements, the award value is anticipated to be substantial, though no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation. Contact information for project administration includes Jean-Paul Grivas (Patrick D. Murphy Co., Inc.), Ron Harris (Division of Engineering), Mike Blevins (KCTCS), and Susan Ward (Division of Contract Administration), with general inquiries directed to the State Plan Room customer service line at 1-800-888-0693.