RFB-166-25 DOC KSP Deaerator Tank Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Corrections for Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) in Eddyville, is seeking bids for a Deaerator Tank Replacement project (RFB-166-25) involving the removal and replacement of the existing Deaerator in the facility's Boiler Plant. The project requires comprehensive boiler plant modifications, including temporary boiler installation, removal and reinstallation of an existing boiler, and associated infrastructure upgrades. Contractors must perform all work outside the facility's perimeter security fence but within the security-supervised boundary area. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with interested bidders required to submit NCIC background check forms by January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Bid submissions are due electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system on February 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Technical specifications include operating the Deaerator at 5 PSI pressure, utilizing continuous run pumps with bypass valve, and accommodating a 350 HP boiler, with specific requirements for temporary trailer connections and boiler pressure reduction.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation beyond the required background check and electronic submission process. Contractors must register through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and are expected to provide detailed technical capabilities for boiler and deaerator system replacement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves complex mechanical infrastructure replacement at a state correctional facility, suggesting a substantial investment. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the Contract Amount in the eProcurement system and provide actual contract amounts on the "Official Bid Document" as an attachment. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through the state plan room website, with options to purchase hard copies. Industrial Steam is noted as an acceptable manufacturer for the Deaerator, with all equipment selections subject to design team review. The project includes additional scope elements such as replacing metallic flex conduits with hard conduit and removing/rebuilding a 15' x 12' tool shed to facilitate boiler removal.