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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for a comprehensive renovation project at the Kentucky School for the Deaf's Middleton Hall, located in Danville, Kentucky. The project, identified as RFB-150-25, involves two distinct bid packages focusing on HVAC systems upgrades and dormitory renovations for a facility originally constructed in 1977. Bid Package #2 specifically covers MEP system replacement, including the installation of a new geothermal well-field and comprehensive HVAC system upgrades across all three building levels. The procurement requires electronic bid submissions through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with contractors mandated to submit prices for both bid packages. A mandatory site visit occurred on December 4, 2024, at 318 Gallaudet Street, and the final bid submission deadline is January 8, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Contractors must comply with Davis Bacon wage rates and federal wage rate regulations, as the project is funded through multiple federal sources. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best combined price bidder, with detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple addenda that modify original bid documents.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to submit bids, and plans and specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project involves comprehensive renovation work encompassing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, suggesting a significant capital investment. The project team includes RossTarrant Architects and CMTA as consultants, working in collaboration with the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration and Kentucky School for the Deaf. Geothermal contractor qualifications can be submitted within seven days after bid award, and the project includes provisions for various technical specifications covering interior architectural elements, fire rating requirements, and construction materials. A public bid reading will be conducted by conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, providing transparency in the procurement process.