RFB-174-25 DOC KCIW Vocational School Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has issued Request for Bid (RFB-174-25) for vocational school upgrades at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) located in Pewee Valley, Morgan County. The procurement focuses on renovating an existing consumer skills classroom into a comprehensive cosmetology room, with specific infrastructure improvements including replacement of sanitary and domestic water piping, electrical system modifications, exhaust fan and ductwork installation, air handler coil replacement, and ceiling grid modifications. The project requires specialized construction and renovation work within a secure correctional facility perimeter, with all work to be performed inside the facility's security fence. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time at 3000 Ash Avenue, Pewee Valley, and bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by January 31, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The owner will furnish essential cosmetology equipment including manicure tables, pedicure chairs, hair-washing stations, and hair cutting stations, indicating a turnkey approach to the facility upgrade. Bid opening will be conducted via conference call on the closing date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, with all technical specifications and plans available through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid opportunity open to qualified contractors with experience in institutional renovation and construction. Bidders are instructed to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system while providing actual bid amounts in the Official Bid Document attachment, which suggests flexibility in potential contract value. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement within the correctional education system, focusing on enhancing vocational training capabilities for inmates. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in secure facility construction, electrical and plumbing systems modification, and adherence to correctional institution security protocols. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the renovations and the specialized environment suggest a significant investment in facility improvement and inmate vocational training infrastructure.