RFB-23-26 Re-Ad of RFB-255-25 Parks CC Sewer Upgrade Ph3

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, is seeking bids for RFB-23-26, a re-advertisement of RFB-255-25 for Parks CC Sewer Upgrade Phase 3, located at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky. The procurement is a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant improvement project involving multiple critical infrastructure upgrades, including electrical systems, screening structures, mechanical screens with isolation gates, oxidation ditch aerators, concrete clarifier splitter boxes, secondary concrete clarifiers, UV disinfection equipment, control building construction, site work, pump stations, and temporary wastewater treatment capabilities. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by September 9, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, KY. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System at least 24-48 hours prior to bid submission and must enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the system, with the actual contract amount submitted on the Official Bid Document. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves multiple agencies and consultants, including GRW Inc as the primary consultant, with key contacts including Mike Jacobs, Tim Spencer, Lisa Gorby, and Susan Ward. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through the state's plan room website, with contractors required to download documents from this source to be registered as planholders and receive potential addenda. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the wastewater treatment plant improvements suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should note that only electronic bid submissions will be accepted, with no email or hard copy submissions permitted, and all bid documents and bonds must be combined as one PDF for electronic submission. The project represents a substantial infrastructure upgrade for the Carter Caves State Resort Park's wastewater management system.