RFB-150-25 EDU KSD Middleton Hall HVAC & Dorm Renovations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for RFB-150-25, a comprehensive renovation project for Middleton Hall at the Kentucky School for the Deaf located in Danville. The Request for Bid (RFB) covers HVAC upgrades and dormitory renovations for a facility originally constructed in 1977, with work to be completed across three building levels. The procurement will be conducted through the state's eProcurement system, with bids due on December 19, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at 318 Gallaudet Street, Danville, KY 40422. The project is structured as two separate bid packages, with contractors required to submit pricing for both, and will be evaluated based on the lowest and best combined price. Bidders must comply with Davis Bacon wage rates and federal wage rate regulations, and the project will be funded through multiple federal sources. The procurement specifically targets comprehensive MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) system replacements and modifications, with a focus on installing a new geothermal well-field and upgrading existing infrastructure.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting federal funding and technical requirements. The bid will be administered through Boyd County's jurisdictional oversight, with plans and specifications available at no cost through the state plan room website. Contractors can purchase hard copies of documentation at their own expense. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the involvement of federal funding suggests a substantial project investment. The procurement appears designed to attract experienced contractors with demonstrated capabilities in educational facility renovations, specifically those with expertise in HVAC systems, geothermal infrastructure, and comprehensive building systems modifications. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and the ability to execute a complex renovation project within the specified federal guidelines and wage rate requirements.