RFB-24-26 Exterior Upgrades and Repairs Funderburk Building

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering & Contract Administration has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 24-26 for exterior upgrades and repairs to the Funderburk Building located at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Kentucky. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive exterior restoration and renovation work, including demolition of existing concrete, construction of new walls, walkways, and landscape improvements. Bids are due electronically by 1:30 PM on August 28, 2025, through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond. Potential bidders must register in the Commonwealth eProcurement System at least 24-48 hours before the closing date and submit all required documentation as a single PDF attachment. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call at 3:00 PM on the bid opening date, and project specifications and plans are available at no charge through the state's plan room website at stateofkyplanroom.com.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, contractors must download documents directly from the state plan room to receive addenda notifications. Key project contacts include architect John Carman, project manager Tim Spencer, agency representative Kerrie Dehorty, and purchasing agent Janis Wilhoite, with procurement questions to be directed to the buyer of record. The solicitation identifies the project number as RFB 785 2600000060, though no specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. Electronic submission is the only acceptable method for bid responses, and contractors must ensure complete compliance with all documentation and system registration requirements. All procurement-related communications should be channeled through the designated purchasing channels to maintain the integrity of the bidding process.