RFB-145-25 Re-Ad of RFB-189-23 Parks BB New Nature Center

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically Boone County, is seeking bids for RFB-145-25, a re-advertisement of RFB-189-23 for constructing a new Nature Center at Big Bone Lick State Park located in Union, Kentucky. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bid (RFB) with two distinct bid packages: Package 1 involves constructing a 6,600-square-foot building featuring two classrooms, exhibit space, a humidity-controlled archives room, workroom, and additional ancillary spaces, while Package 2 focuses on constructing a force main to convey sewage from the new building to the park's existing sewage treatment plant. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by December 17, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 2, 2024, at 9:00 AM at 3380 Beaver Road, Union KY 41091. Submissions require entering $0.00 as the Contract Amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the "Official Bid Document" attachment. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with contractors having the option to purchase hard copies if desired.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bidders should anticipate standard state procurement guidelines regarding contractor qualifications. The project's exhibit area fit-out will be completed under a separate contract, suggesting potential future procurement opportunities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available information. The procurement appears focused on new construction and infrastructure development for the Nature Center, with no explicit integration requirements for existing technology or systems. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the two-package project involving a 6,600-square-foot building and sewage infrastructure suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive project specifications and be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in constructing specialized facilities with multiple functional spaces, including archival and educational environments.