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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for a comprehensive renovation project at the Kentucky School for the Deaf's Middleton Hall, located in Danville, Kentucky. The Request for Bid (RFB-150-25) involves two distinct bid packages focused on HVAC systems and dormitory renovations for the three-level building originally constructed in 1977. Bid Package #2 specifically targets MEP system replacement, including installation of a new geothermal well-field and complete HVAC system upgrades, while Bid Package #3 addresses dormitory renovations. The project requires electronic bid submissions through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with bids due on December 20, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit was conducted on December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, and a public bid reading will be held via conference call at 2:30 PM on the bid opening date. Contractors must submit pricing for both bid packages, with the contract awarded to the lowest and best combined price bidder. The project involves extensive renovations to all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural modifications.

The procurement is open to contractors registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System, with multiple federal funding sources supporting the project. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the project requires compliance with federal wage rate rules, previously including Davis Bacon wage rates (though removed in Addendum Three). Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, and submit comprehensive documentation including non-collusion statements and bid authentication. The project documents suggest multiple technical specifications and detailed requirements for materials, systems, and installation standards. Although a precise budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the inclusion of advanced systems like geothermal well-fields indicates a significant investment. The project involves Fund CBCD for Bid Package #2, with the total project scope representing a substantial infrastructure improvement for the Kentucky School for the Deaf's Middleton Hall facility.