RFB-253-25 KVA KVCC Columbarium Wall Expansion

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for the RFB-253-25 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC) Columbarium Wall Expansion project located in Radcliff, Hardin County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) soliciting comprehensive cemetery expansion services, which include earthwork, plaza construction, and installation of precast concrete columbarium walls with foundations to accommodate 1,120 new niches. The project requires precise site work involving finish grading, turf establishment, and wall veneers, with specific technical specifications detailed in the bid documents. Bid submission is exclusively electronic through the state's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for 05/21/2025 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time and bids due on 06/05/2025 at 13:30. All bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a complete electronic bid package, including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with no cost to be entered in the e-procurement system. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, with project documents available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage determinations outlined in Addendum No. 1, which provides comprehensive wage rate information for various construction classifications under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. The wage determinations cover multiple job classifications including carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, and truck drivers, with specified hourly rates and fringe benefits. While a specific budget range is not directly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure development with substantial scope, including the construction of 1,120 new columbarium niches. Contractors interested in bidding must demonstrate technical capability, adherence to precise specifications, and compliance with Kentucky's procurement regulations. Project documents indicate this is a public infrastructure improvement project for the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, with potential long-term value for veteran memorial services in Hardin County.