RFB-168-25 KYTC Whitley Co Maintenance Garage & Salt Structu

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-168-25) for the construction of a new District 11 Highway Department Maintenance Facility located in Whitley County. The project encompasses the development of two primary structures: an 8,000 square foot pre-engineered metal maintenance facility and a 2,000 square foot wood frame section engineer office, complete with comprehensive site civil and utility work. The scope includes constructing garage spaces, storage areas, offices, restrooms, break facilities for approximately 20 staff members, and 62 parking spaces with full utility services including communications, electric, gas, sewer, and water infrastructure. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at 3530 US Hwy 25W North Williamsburg, Kentucky, with electronic bid submissions required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by February 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Notably, a planned 3,000-ton Salt Structure will be constructed as a separate project and is not included in this current contract. The geotechnical reports indicate significant site challenges, including deep fill material and mine spoil, which will require specialized foundation strategies such as drilled shaft or raft foundations to mitigate potential settlement risks.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises in the available documentation. The project site is strategically located 0.38 miles from I-75 exit 15, offering convenient access for maintenance operations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the geotechnical reports suggest that construction costs may be substantially higher due to complex site conditions involving deep fill material and potential foundation challenges. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project requires electronic bid submission with a bid bond, and plans and specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website. Contractors have the option to purchase hard copies of documentation at their own expense. The public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, providing transparency in the procurement process.