RFB-255-25 Parks Carter Caves Sewer Upgrade Phase 3

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking construction services for the Parks Carter Caves Sewer Upgrade Phase 3 project through a Request for Bid (RFB-255-25) issued for Calloway County. The procurement solicits comprehensive wastewater treatment plant improvements at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with specific construction requirements including electrical upgrades, a new screening structure with mechanical screen and isolation gates, aerators for the oxidation ditch, concrete clarifier splitter box, two secondary concrete clarifiers, UV disinfection equipment, backfill lagoons, a control building, site work, pump stations, and temporary wastewater storage/treatment infrastructure. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for 05/27/2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time at the park's lodge. The solicitation closes on 06/11/2025 at 13:30, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on the same day. All bidders are required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System prior to submission, and no hard copy, emailed, or hand-delivered bids will be accepted. Submission requirements include a complete Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, with specific instructions to enter $0.00 in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the official bid document.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves coordination with multiple state entities including GRW Engineers Inc, the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Department of Parks, and the designated purchasing agent. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, though the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure upgrades suggests a significant capital investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The project appears to be a comprehensive upgrade of existing wastewater treatment facilities at Carter Caves State Resort Park, targeting improved environmental performance and infrastructure reliability. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate significant technical expertise in municipal and state park wastewater treatment infrastructure, with a focus on comprehensive design, construction, and systems integration capabilities.