RFB-167-24 KCTCS Academic Building Hopkinsville CC

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department for Facilities and Support Services Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) No. RFB-167-24 on behalf of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) for general construction services at Hopkinsville Community College located at 720 North Drive, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42241. This procurement solicits a prime general contractor to execute a comprehensive academic building renovation project that includes significant asbestos abatement, modernization of mechanical systems, energy efficiency upgrades, interior retrofits, and structural or envelope repairs to the main campus Academic Building. Key deliverables and project specifications include pressure washing and preparation of existing painted CMU exterior walls for repainting, chemical paint stripping of corridor walls, installation of modern mechanical components (including water flow meters, electric power meters, and variable speed pump controls), upgraded aluminum framed storefronts with 6-inch thermal systems, terrazzo flooring with specified marble chip and mother-of-pearl aggregate composition, stainless steel exhaust ductwork, fire alarm system upgrades, and natural gas meter installation with associated hydronic piping routing modifications. A mandatory site visit meeting was held on February 13, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time, and bids were due electronically through the Owner's Document Collaboration System (eCommunications) by February 29, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with no late bids accepted. Bidding documents, specifications, and drawings are available free of charge through the State Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with technical assistance provided by Lynn Imaging at 1-800-888-0693. Bidders must clearly identify their firm's position as prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier, or other entity and must completely fill out all required bid forms upon submission.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific categories of disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must clearly identify their organizational status in their proposals. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are specified in the procurement documents. The project requires integration with existing building systems and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in two addenda issued on February 19, 2024, and February 23, 2024, which address architectural modifications, mechanical specifications, electrical systems, and material standards such as approved door hardware alternatives (PBB Hinges as acceptable to Bommer hinges), casework manufacturers (Reynolds and Doyle approved), and specified equipment models for meters and controls. Key project contacts include Susan Ward (Division of Contract Administration, 502-226-0335), David Samokar (Clotfelter/Samokar, PSC, 859-273-3700), Bryan Atkins (Marcum Engineering, LLC), and Dwayne Brown (Division of Engineering). The solicitation is classified under Commodity Code 912 for Construction Services, General, though no specific award value, budget range, or contract pricing is disclosed in the available procurement documents, with such terms to be determined through the competitive bidding process following bid opening and review.