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

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking bids for the construction of a new single-story Materials Lab facility in Clay County, specifically for District 11, located in Manchester. The project involves building a comprehensive materials testing laboratory with a complex structural design, including a mat foundation system to address underlying mine and roadway spoils. The facility will feature load-bearing masonry construction with steel beams, metal roof decking, brick veneer and metal panel exterior walls, metal stud interior partitions, and standing seam metal roofing. Key deliverables include a fully equipped laboratory with two 4-ton split HVAC systems, LED lighting, epoxy flooring, ceramic wall tile, acoustical ceiling tile, and plastic laminate casework. The solicitation (RFB-133-26) was issued on November 5, 2025, with bids due on December 4, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Interested bidders must submit responses exclusively through Kentucky's eProcurement system after registering in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System, with site visits available by contacting Chris Smith at christophert.smith@ky.gov. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Complete project plans, specifications, and drawings are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room, with hard copies available for purchase from Lynn Imaging. While no incumbent vendors were identified, potential bidders must be registered in the VSS System and submit all documentation as a single PDF attachment. Contractors obtaining documents from sources other than the official plan room will not be registered as planholders and will not receive addenda. The solicitation includes specific requirements for document submission, including entering $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system while listing the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document. For procurement questions, bidders can contact Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the project involves a comprehensive laboratory construction with detailed specifications indicating a substantial investment in infrastructure and specialized facility development.