RFB-203-25 Jacobs Hall Window Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky School for the Deaf located in Danville, is seeking bids for the RFB-203-25 Jacobs Hall Window Replacement project through a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation. The procurement involves the comprehensive replacement of 72 existing windows across the 1st through 4th floors of Jacobs Hall, which includes removing current windows and installing new replacements with pre-finished metal cladding on exterior window trim. The project requires electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all bidders mandated to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for March 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with contractors meeting at 303 South 2nd Street in Danville. The original bid opening date was modified to April 22, 2025, with electronic submissions due by 1:30 PM, and a public bid reading via conference call scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the bid opening date. Key project contacts include architect Jean-Paul Grivas, Project Manager Carl Kratzer, Agency Representative Walter Hulett, and Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders are required to submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with project documents available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation includes technical specifications that have been modified through two addenda, including changes to wood window performance standards, wood type, and window configurations. Bidders must enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the Official Bid Document. Project documents indicate that hard copies of specifications are available for purchase from Lynn Imaging, though digital versions are provided at no charge. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive window replacement across four floors suggests a substantial infrastructure investment for the Kentucky School for the Deaf.