RFB-162-23 - DJJ -McCracken Sanitary Sewer Repair

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is requesting bids for sanitary sewer repair services at the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Paducah, Kentucky (Solicitation RFB-162-23, RFB 785 2300000319, Commodity Code 912 - Construction Services, General). The project scope includes repairs to failed below-slab sanitary sewer piping requiring flooring removal, concrete sawcutting, interior below-slab excavation, replacement and reconnection of existing sanitary sewer piping, backfill, concrete repair, and flooring installation. Work encompasses multiple trades including demolition, flooring, concrete, and plumbing services. The procurement is conducted through the Division of Engineering & Contract Administration under a competitive sealed bid process. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for December 7, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time at 500 County Park Road, Paducah, Kentucky. The original bid submission deadline of December 20, 2022, was extended via Addendum 2 to January 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time (1:00 P.M. Central Time). All bids must be submitted electronically through the Owner's Document Collaboration System (eCommunications) and uploaded via the MOVEit secure platform, with online bidding through other channels prohibited. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available for download at no charge from the State Plan Room at www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with hard copies available for purchase. Key contacts include Kyla Satterly (502-382-8137) for contract administration, Bryan Atkins of Marcum Engineering, LLC for site visit inquiries, and Dwayne Brown and Brian Cottongim for project-specific information.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond. Bidders must clearly identify their position as prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier, or other entity in their proposal. Addendum 1 modified the project phasing schedule from eight original construction phases into two consolidated phases: Phase 1 involves replacement of the entire main sewer line with the owner relocating residents from Pods 100 and 500, while the contractor provides temporary walkway support over open trenches; Phase 2 requires replacement of main sections in remaining areas with residents relocated from Pods 200, 300, and 400, including any work associated with Alternate 1 if accepted. The contractor is granted permission to use the outdoor recreation area as a materials laydown and storage area, subject to owner coordination, and must match existing flooring in areas requiring patching. All bid forms must be completely filled out at submission, and all Commonwealth of Kentucky construction project requirements and current COVID guidelines apply. The solicitation documents provided do not specify contract award values, budget ranges, pricing terms, contract duration, or renewal options, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors.