RFB-202-25 Re-Ad of RFB-38-25 CHFS WSNF Renovation

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services has issued Request for Bid (RFB-202-25) for a comprehensive renovation project at the Western State Hospital Nursing Facility located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The procurement specifically targets HVAC system improvements for Buildings 30 and 31, with an optional alternate for Building 32, involving extensive mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure upgrades. Key project deliverables include removing existing two-pipe HVAC systems, installing four-pipe fan coils, implementing outside and exhaust air systems, replacing hot and chilled water piping, and establishing new power connections. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with bids due on 04/08/2025 at 13:30 Central Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 03/26/2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time, and trades involved will encompass demolition, concrete work, drywall, painting, ceilings, fire protection, mechanical systems, ductwork, electrical, and fire alarm installations. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

Bidders must be registered vendors in good standing with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. Project documents are available at no charge on the Kentucky State Plan Room website, with hard copies available for purchase from Lynn Imaging. While specific budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, the project appears to be a significant infrastructure renovation involving multiple buildings and complex mechanical systems. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the solicitation. Potential bidders should note that no postal, hand-delivered, or emailed bids will be accepted, and strict adherence to the electronic submission requirements through the state's eProcurement system is mandatory. The project represents a substantial investment in modernizing and upgrading the HVAC and related infrastructure at the Western State Hospital Nursing Facility, targeting improved operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability.