RFB-166-26 DOC KSP Security Fence Addition

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections is seeking bids for RFB-166-26, a security infrastructure project at the Kentucky State Penitentiary located in Eddyville, Leslie County. The procurement involves installing a new Hybrid Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (HPIDS), which includes structural repairs to the existing masonry perimeter wall and replacement of barbed wire on current chain link perimeter fencing. Bidders must complete an NCIC background check and submit the form to Jeremy Belt by January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time to be permitted site entry. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time at 266 Water Street, Eddyville, Kentucky. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with vendors required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission, which takes 24 to 48 hours to complete. The bid closing date is January 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit all bid documents, including the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, as a single PDF attachment, with $0.00 entered as the contract amount in the eProcurement system and the actual contract amount detailed on the Official Bid Document. Project specifications and plans are available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com via Lynn Imaging. Key project contacts include Architect Shane Wiles from 713 Architects, Project Manager Dwayne Brown, Agency Representative Jeremy Belt from the Department of Corrections, and Purchasing Agent Susan Ward. While the specific contract value is not disclosed in the documentation, interested vendors can obtain procurement-related questions by contacting Susan Ward at (502) 226-0335. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed submission requirements to be considered for this security infrastructure project.