RFB-239-25 RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RFB-167-24 KCTCS - Renovate A

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-239-25) for a renovation project at Hopkinsville Community College, specifically targeting the Academic Building's roofing system. The procurement involves removing the existing foam roofing system over a concrete deck and installing a new modified bitumen roofing system, which includes wood fiber cover board and 4 inches of rigid insulation while preserving the existing solar array. Bid submissions are exclusively electronic through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all bidders required to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time located at 720 North Drive in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The bid due date is May 27, 2025, at 13:30, with a public bid reading via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. All procurement questions must be directed to the buyer of record, and plan specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the registration and technical requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the provided documentation. Bidders must have the technical capabilities to execute a complex roofing renovation that involves maintaining an existing solar array while installing new roofing materials. Plans and specifications can be obtained without cost, with optional hard copy printing available at the contractor's expense. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure renovation at a community college facility. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in commercial roofing systems, solar array preservation, and institutional construction projects. Electronic submission through the state's eProcurement system will be the sole method of bid acceptance, with no alternative submission methods permitted.