RFB-133-26 KYTC-Clay Co. New Dist 11 Materials Lab

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Engineering and Contract Administration has issued Request for Bid (RFB) No. 133-26 for constructing a new single-story district Materials Lab facility for KYTC District 11 in Manchester, Kentucky, located in Clay County. The project involves building a facility with a mat foundation system supporting load-bearing masonry walls, steel beams, and metal roof decking, featuring brick veneer or metal panel exterior walls, insulation, interior metal stud partitions, and standing seam metal roofing. Key deliverables include interior finishes of gypsum, epoxy flooring, ceramic tile, and acoustical ceiling tile, along with two 4-ton split HVAC systems and LED lighting throughout. The solicitation was issued on November 5, 2025, with bids due by December 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Potential bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov, allowing 24 to 48 hours for registration, and submit bids exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. A site visit is available by contacting Chris Smith at KYTC, and a public bid reading conference call is scheduled for the bid opening date at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time using dial-in number (502) 782-2663.

The RFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single combined PDF attachment through the eProcurement system, with the contract amount entered on the Official Bid Document. Plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with contractors obtaining documents from other sources not being registered as planholders and thus not receiving addenda. Project contacts include Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239 for procurement questions. While the specific project budget is not detailed in the provided documentation, interested parties can seek additional information from the Customer Resource Center at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, (502) 564-9641, or toll-free (877) 973-4357 for technical assistance with registration and submission.