RFB-129-23 Cell House 5 Sewer Repair KSP Eddyville

This is a competitive sealed bid solicitation (RFB-129-23, Solicitation Number RFB 785 2300000252) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, for construction services at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, located in Lawrence County. The primary scope of work involves the removal of approximately 500 linear feet of deteriorated cast iron sewer piping in Cell House 5 and its replacement with PVC piping, along with the removal and replacement of approximately 5,000 square feet of 3-coat suspended plaster ceiling to facilitate access to the piping. Following piping and plaster work completion, all new and existing ceiling surfaces must be cleaned and painted. The contractor must also construct and maintain a temporary Kitchen/Dining facility on existing paved surface with necessary utility connections to serve Kentucky State Penitentiary staff and occupants during the project duration. Additional requirements include providing two self-contained portable diesel engine generator sets rated at 300 amperes continuous load with Tier 4 Final emissions standards and sound attenuation to maximum 66 decibels at 10 feet, with the contractor responsible for all material, labor, and operating maintenance costs. The project has a Substantial Completion time of 240 calendar days, with the temporary kitchen and dining facility requiring a minimum 210-day rental period. A mandatory site visit meeting was held on November 2, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time at 266 Water Street, Eddyville, Kentucky, with background checks required for attendance. Bids were due on November 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., with submission required through the Owner's Document Collaboration System (eCommunications) via MOVEit; no late bids were accepted, and online bidding was prohibited. Bidders were required to submit all documents electronically and identify their firm position as prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier, or other entity, with all forms completely filled out.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project is funded under Agency 527, Fund CA63, with PFGW File No. 2236 and Marcum Engineering No. 22697, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement materials. Bidders were required to complete background checks and submit the NCIC Request form by October 27, 2022, for site visit attendance. Key project contacts included Susan Ward for contract administration, Jeremy Belt for site logistics, and Tony Yates for engineering questions. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings were available for download from the State Plan Room at no charge, with hard copies available for purchase through Lynn Imaging, the designated plan room service provider.