RFB-186-25 KYTC Facility Cosmetic Improvements Whitehaven

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Transportation (KYTC) is soliciting competitive bids through Request for Bid No. RFB-186-25 for facility cosmetic improvements at the Whitehaven Welcome Center located at 1845 Lone Oak Road in Paducah, Kentucky. The project scope encompasses repair and replacement of exterior wood items, including removal of deteriorated wood materials, patching, painting, and installation of new hinged painted wood shutters. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 21, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time (rescheduled from February 19 due to inclement weather). Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by March 5, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading conducted via conference call at 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time on the same date. All required project plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at no cost through the Commonwealth of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Prospective bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24-48 hours for registration completion. Bidders must submit the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single combined PDF attachment through the eProcurement system, entering $0.00 as the contract amount in the system while specifying the actual bid amount on the Official Bid Document. Key project contacts include Architect Paul King (pak@pfgw.net, 270-559-2637), Project Manager Dwayne Brown (Dwayne.Brown@ky.gov, 270-210-0253), Agency Representative Chris Smith (Christophert.smith@ky.gov, 502-226-0559), and Purchasing Agent Susan Ward (Susan.Ward@ky.gov, 502-226-0335).

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other designated classifications, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted in the procurement documents. The solicitation documents do not disclose a specific budget range, award value, or funding source for this project, with no information provided regarding contract duration, renewal options, or estimated project costs. Interested contractors should obtain all required documentation through the official Kentucky Plan Room to ensure receipt of all addenda and modifications to the solicitation.