RFB-24-26 Exterior Upgrades and Repairs Funderburk Building

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking construction services for the exterior upgrades and repairs of the Funderburk Administrative Building located at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Kentucky. The project, designated as RFB-24-26, involves comprehensive restoration and renovation of the building's main entry, including demolition of existing concrete, construction of new walls, walkways, and landscape improvements. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, located at 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond, Kentucky. Bid submissions are exclusively electronic through the state's eProcurement system and must be received by August 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders are required to be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and must download project documents from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Interested contractors must submit a complete Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, with a public bid reading to be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not list incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Contractors are instructed to enter $0.00 for the Contract Amount in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document, which suggests flexibility in potential contract value. Project-specific technical requirements include using Glengary Shenandoah modular size brick (or approved equal) and adhering to lighting fixture specifications detailed on Sheet U1.0. Key project contacts include architect John Carman, Project Manager Tim Spencer, Agency Representative Kerrie Dehorty, and Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite. While no specific budget range is provided, bidders are expected to competitively price their proposals for the exterior upgrades and repairs, with the construction start date anticipated to begin upon completion of contracting with the accepted bidder.