RFB-171-26 Parks General Butler Building Automation System

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Parks, is seeking bids for RFB-171-26, a Building Automation System (BAS) replacement project at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) targeting comprehensive system upgrades across three primary areas: the main lodge building, conference center, and guest rooms. Specific deliverables include replacing the main BAS panel, unitary temperature control panels, water source heat pumps, gas furnaces, condensing units, and implementing new wireless thermostats integrated into the lodge building's BAS panel. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time at 1608 US Highway 227, Carrollton, KY 41008. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 27, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time on the same day. Bidders are required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and combine the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond into a single PDF attachment.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must access project specifications and drawings through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no cost, with customer support available through Lynn Imaging. Procurement questions should be directed to Susan Ward, the purchasing agent, at (502) 226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov. The project consultant is Gary Hagan from Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc., and the project manager is Andrew Carter from the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the BAS replacement suggests a significant capital investment in modernizing the park's climate control and building management infrastructure. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the state's electronic submission requirements and vendor registration processes.