RFB-204-25 KSP KEWS New Tower Barren River & Dale Hollow

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has issued Request for Bid (RFB-204-25) for constructing two new communications towers in Ballard County, specifically at Barren River and Dale Hollow sites. The project involves erecting 250-foot tall latticed steel self-supporting towers with provisions for future 50-foot extensions, which will include structural foundations, equipment shelters, generators, and propane tanks. KSP will provide the tower steel, hardware, equipment shelters, generators, and automatic transfer switches, while the selected contractor will be responsible for transportation, delivery of site components, and coordinating material delivery from the manufacturer. The solicitation was posted on 03/19/2025, with bids due by 04/17/2025 at 13:30, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for 04/04/2025 with meetings at Barren River Lake State Park at 10:00 AM EST and Dale Hollow Lake State Park at 1:00 PM EST. Electronic bid submission is required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with vendors mandated to register 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.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, electronic bid submission requirements suggest a competitive procurement process open to qualified vendors. Bidders must complete registration in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and demonstrate technical capability to manage complex communications infrastructure installation. The project involves significant technical specifications, indicating a preference for vendors with experience in telecommunications tower construction and infrastructure deployment. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in communications infrastructure for the Kentucky State Police. Project contacts include representatives from Stand Engineering, Vertical Structures, Inc., the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, and the Kentucky State Police purchasing agent, who can provide additional details about qualifications and expectations. Bid documents and specifications are available at no cost through the state of Kentucky plan room website, facilitating broad access for potential bidders.