RFB-238-25 DOCJT Weber Bldg Flooring and Lighting Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Juvenile Justice and Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking bids for RFB-238-25, a project involving flooring and lighting upgrades at the Weber Building located at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Campus in Madison County. The procurement is a one-for-one replacement of existing light fixtures with new LED light fixtures, which will require some ceiling grid rework and comprehensive electrical system modifications. Mandatory requirements include electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with vendors required to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System prior to bidding. A mandatory site visit was conducted on May 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET at the DOCJT Funderbunk Lobby in Richmond, KY, and the bid submission deadline is May 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. All bid documents must be submitted as a single PDF, including the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with project documents available at no cost through the state of Kentucky planroom website (https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com). A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with key project contacts including Chris Renaud from KFI Engineers, Project Manager Tim Spencer, Agency Representative Kerrie Dohorty, and Purchasing Agent Kristi Sharp.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the project appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and submission requirements. The lighting upgrades will involve installing LED troffers with specific technical characteristics, including deep steel housing, integral dimmable drivers, occupancy sensors, and manufacturer warranties. No incumbent vendors are referenced, and the project seems to be a standalone upgrade to the existing facility's electrical infrastructure. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the lighting and potential flooring modifications suggests a significant capital investment. Interested bidders must demonstrate technical capability to execute the precise lighting and potential flooring modifications, with particular attention to the detailed specifications outlined in Addendum No. 1, which includes specific requirements for switch cover colors, ceiling tile provisions, and complete removal of demolished materials from the project site.