RFB-151-25 Campground Improvements Kenlake State Park

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for a comprehensive campground renovation project at Kenlake State Park in Benton, located in Lincoln County, through Request for Bid (RFB-151-25). The project involves extensive improvements including demolition of the existing bathhouse and utilities, construction of a new 2,000-square-foot bathhouse, two 179-square-foot restroom buildings, six cabins, new asphalt drives, camping spurs, and living areas. Critical infrastructure upgrades include comprehensive utility improvements involving water, sanitary, and electrical hookups, lift stations, and sewer force mains. The bid is due on December 20, 2024, at 1:30 PM, with a mandatory site visit previously conducted on December 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT at Kenlake State Park Lodge. All bids must be submitted electronically through Kentucky's eProcurement system, requiring bidders to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, which takes 24-48 hours to complete. The bid opening will be conducted via conference call on December 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with project plans and specifications available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The substantial completion time for the project has been established at 270 calendar days, as noted in Addendum No. 1. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves significant infrastructure modifications, including maintaining the existing control building, portions of drives, playground, and many trees. Technical specifications indicate precise requirements for construction materials and methods, such as treated wood for decking, color-matched torque head fasteners, and specific electrical and utility infrastructure standards. Though an exact budget range was not specified in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the renovation—involving multiple buildings, utility systems, and site improvements—suggests a substantial investment in upgrading the Kenlake State Park campground facilities.