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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration in coordination with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11, is soliciting bids for the construction of a new single-story district Materials Lab facility located in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky. The project requires construction of a load-bearing masonry structure with steel beams and a standing seam metal roof, supported on a mat foundation system due to underlying mine and roadway spoils. The facility will feature brick veneer or metal panel exterior walls with insulation, interior metal stud partitions with gypsum board and batt insulation, interior finishes including epoxy flooring, ceramic wall tile, gypsum drywall, and acoustical ceiling tile, LED lighting throughout, two 4-ton split HVAC systems, and plastic laminate casework in the break area. The bid solicitation (RFB-133-26, RFB 785 2600000218) was issued on November 5, 2025, with an original closing date of December 4, 2025, which has been extended to December 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Addendum 2. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Chris Smith at christophert.smith@ky.gov or (502) 564-3733. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on December 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (dial-in: 502-782-2663, Conference ID: 240522124#, Participant code: 39775#). All bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with bidders required to register in advance through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov, allowing 24-48 hours for registration completion. Complete bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and contractors must download documents from this site to be registered as planholders and receive addenda.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise types or disadvantaged business classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available procurement materials. Bidders must submit the Official Bid Document combined with any required Bid Bond as a single PDF through the eProcurement system, entering $0.00 as the contract amount in the system while providing the actual bid amount on the Official Bid Document attachment. Technical assistance is available through the Customer Resource Center at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, (502) 564-9641, or toll-free (877) 973-4357, and the Purchasing Agent is Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239. Bid results will be posted to https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com following bid opening and review. The specific contract award value or budget range for this construction project is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.