RFB-158-26 Parks CF Room Upgrade Reconfiguration

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department of Parks and Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking construction services for a comprehensive room upgrade and reconfiguration project at Cumberland Falls State Resort Lodge. The procurement, identified as RFB-158-26, involves renovating 39 guest rooms across three levels of the existing building, with work encompassing selective demolition, structural alterations, and system upgrades. Specific deliverables include installing new drywall, plaster repairs, interior doors, carpet, tile, showers, and lighting throughout guestrooms and corridors, along with mechanical upgrades such as new PTAC units and updates to electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and fire protection systems. The solicitation requires mandatory electronic bidding through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all bidders required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time at the Cumberland Falls State Resort, and bids are due on January 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, with project plans and specifications available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specify limitations on respondent qualifications beyond standard state registration requirements. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the solicitation suggests the project involves upgrading an existing 1940s and late-1950s lodge structure. The procurement documents do not provide a specific budget range or anticipated contract value, with bidders instructed to enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system and submit the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document. Key project contacts include Architect Ed Krueger from Joseph & Joseph + Bravura Architects, Project Manager David Trautwein, and Agency Representative Chris Seals from the Department of Parks. The public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, with all procurement questions to be directed to Purchasing Agent Susan Ward.