RFB-221-26 DMA Bowling Green FMS Exterior Restoration

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, is soliciting competitive bids for exterior restoration services at the Field Maintenance Shop located at 719 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky, under Request for Bid (RFB) RFB-221-26. The scope of work encompasses exterior masonry repairs and repointing across the entire facade, removal of existing paint and stucco coatings using dustless abrasive blasting, repainting of exterior concrete masonry units following cleaning and repairs, replacement of three exterior hollow metal doors and frames, replacement of existing steel windows with new aluminum replica windows, installation of new exterior lighting, and removal of various exterior mechanical items including HVAC system modifications, louver and vent replacements, and electrical updates. Mechanical work includes removal and reinstallation of existing Lennox mini-split HVAC units with new refrigerant line sets and condensate lines, replacement of mechanical louvers and dryer exhaust vents with new metallic vents, removal of oil burner flues and installation of new sidewall vent terminations, and coordination with the local power company for overhead service protection. Electrical modifications include removal of existing buttons and conduits with installation of new fixtures and junction boxes, while structural work requires steel reinforcement utilizing specified welding procedures and post-installed anchors in compliance with ASTM and ICC-ES standards. A mandatory site visit meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time; bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by June 2, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading by conference call at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time on the same date. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24 to 48 hours prior to submission, and all bid documents and bonds must be combined as a single PDF attachment; project plans and specifications are available at no charge from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com through Lynn Imaging (1-800-888-0693), with registration as a planholder required to receive all addenda including the critical Addendum One issued May 6, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted procurement categories, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or required technology integrations. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. Inquiries regarding procurement should be directed to Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335, while technical questions concerning the project scope should be directed to Project Manager Bill Novak at Bill.Novak@ky.gov or (502) 382-8680, Architect Ben Gallagher at ben@gallagheroa.com, or Consultant Grant Wilson at grant@e-techconsultants.com. Bidders must comply with applicable health and safety guidelines during all site visits and project activities conducted under Commonwealth of Kentucky construction standards.