RFB-158-26 Parks CF Room Upgrade Reconfiguration

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, in conjunction with the Department of Parks, is procuring general construction services through Request for Bid (RFB-158-26) for a comprehensive room upgrade and reconfiguration project at Cumberland Falls State Resort Lodge in Corbin, Kentucky, located in Wayne County. The project scope involves the complete renovation of 39 guestrooms across three levels of the existing building, requiring selective demolition, structural alterations to the wood-framed structure, removal of existing finishes and bathrooms, installation of new drywall, plaster repairs, interior doors, carpet and tile flooring, shower installations, and comprehensive lighting upgrades throughout guestrooms and corridors. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and fire protection system upgrades are integral to the work scope, including installation of new PTAC units in all guestrooms, replacement of HVAC systems, complete plumbing services with new bathroom installations, electrical lighting and data system upgrades, sprinkler system rework, and exterior work including fire escape removal and siding repairs. A mandatory site visit meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time at the Cumberland Falls Lodge (7351 KY-90, Corbin, KY 40701), which all interested contractors are encouraged to attend to review project scope and facility conditions. Bidders must submit all proposals exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system (Vendor Self Service portal at https://vss.ky.gov) by January 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading conducted via conference call at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time the same day using dial-in number (502) 782-2663. The estimated project cost is $6,123,915, with a 300-day completion timeframe anticipated to begin in early February 2026, subject to liquidated damages of $920 per day until substantial completion and $640 per day until final completion. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and all interested bidders must register as planholders through this platform to receive addenda and modifications; the deadline for submitting questions was December 29, 2025, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, with the final addendum deadline set for December 30, 2025, at noon.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this invitation to bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The project is not subject to prevailing wage regulations; however, bidders must provide bid bonds for responsiveness and submit their Official Bid Document combined with any required Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, entering $0.00 for the contract amount in the eProcurement system and the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document itself. Bidders are permitted to propose equal or substitutable materials and products subject to approval by the purchasing officer in consultation with the architect or director of DECA, and specific product and material requirements are detailed in multiple addenda, including Section 102800 for toilet, bath, and accessories specifications requiring products from manufacturers such as World Dryer Corporation, Delta, Bobrick, American Specialties, and Johnson Controls for fire protection systems. All submissions must achieve "Accepted" status in the eProcurement system prior to the closing deadline, and vendors must register in the VSS system at least 24 to 48 hours before bid submission. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Ward, Purchasing Agent, at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335, with project-related questions directed to Architect Ed Krueger at e.kruger@josephandjoseph.net, Project Manager David Trautwein, or Agency representative Chris Seals of the Department of Parks.