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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-145-25) for the construction of a new Nature Center at Big Bone Lick State Park in Union, Kentucky. The project encompasses 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 ancillary spaces, while Package 2 focuses on constructing a force main to convey sewage from the new building to the park's sewage treatment plant. The bid requires electronic submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 2, 2024, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time located at 3380 Beaver Road, Union KY 41091. The bid closing date is January 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid reading to be conducted via conference call at 2:30 PM on the same day. Bidders must register through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and submit an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, with project specifications available at no cost through stateofkyplanroom.com. The contract period is set at 300 calendar days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for final completion from the date of contract execution.

The RFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will require multiple subcontractor disciplines, including concrete finishers, masons, carpenters, glazers, painters, roofers, HVAC contractors, plumbers, and electricians. An HVAC controls allowance of $64,950 is included in the project scope, and liquidated damages are established at $443 per calendar day beyond substantial completion and $214 per calendar day beyond final completion. The existing park building will be demolished by others, and the exhibit area fit-out will be completed under a separate contract. Construction is limited to hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with additional work hours requiring owner approval. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure improvements for the Big Bone Lick State Park.