RFB-189-25 DJJ Hopkinsville Group Home Improvements

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), is seeking bids for improvements to the Hopkinsville Group Home through Request for Bid (RFB) 189-25. The project encompasses two primary volumes of work: Volume One involves architectural modifications including adding an ADA-accessible toilet and laundry room, reconfiguring office spaces, installing a larger primary entrance door, and replacing the PTAC unit with a VRF system. Volume Two focuses on drainage improvements and asphalt entrance work. The procurement is a competitive sealed bid process requiring electronic submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with no hard copies or email submissions permitted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time located at 2625 Madisonville Road, Hopkinsville, KY, with participants required to submit NCIC background check and Central Registry Check forms by February 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern. Bids are due March 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a bid opening conducted via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on the same date.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be overseen by Hafer as the architect, with Associated Engineers Inc. serving as a consultant, indicating potential opportunities for subcontractor involvement. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the complexity of the renovation work suggests a substantial investment in facility improvements. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with contractors having the option to purchase hard copies if desired. The project appears to be focused on enhancing the functionality and accessibility of the DJJ Hopkinsville Group Home, with improvements targeting both interior infrastructure and exterior grounds. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to execute the specified renovations, including specialized skills in ADA modifications, HVAC systems replacement, and site work.