RFB-147-26 DJJ-Lake Cumberland YDC Paving and Retaining Wall

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department of Juvenile Justice and Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, is seeking construction services for the Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center in Monticello via a Request for Bid (RFB-147-26). The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including asphalt paving operations with mill and replace techniques, full depth pavement replacement, limited concrete paving for a dumpster area, replacement of an existing gabion retaining wall with a mechanically stabilized earth block wall, and sanitary infrastructure modifications. Specific deliverables include rerouting storm sewers, replacing one sanitary manhole in the drive aisle, and reinstalling a sanitary sewer lateral. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. ET, located at 900 Highway 1546, Monticello, Kentucky. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 6, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading via conference call at 3:00 P.M. the same day. All bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a single combined PDF containing the Official Bid Document and required Bid Bond.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must access plans and specifications at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com and are required to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed on the Official Bid Document. All project inquiries must be directed to Janis Wilhoite, Purchasing Agent, via email at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or by phone at (502) 401-6239. The solicitation number is RFB 785 2600000253, with a record and issue date of November 24, 2025. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a substantial project scope. Electronic submission is mandatory, with postal, email, or hand-delivered bids being explicitly rejected, emphasizing the state's commitment to a structured, digital procurement process.