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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Parks, is seeking a contractor for the Carter Caves Sewer Upgrade Phase 3 project located in Olive Hill, Calloway County. This Request for Bid (RFB-255-25) solicits comprehensive wastewater treatment plant improvements involving extensive infrastructure upgrades. The project scope includes electrical system enhancements, installing mechanical screens, constructing concrete clarifiers, implementing UV disinfection equipment, developing pump stations, backfilling lagoons, and constructing a new control building. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 5/27/2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic bids due on 6/24/2025 at 1:30 PM through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bidders must be registered in the state's eProcurement system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a public bid reading occurring via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Project documents are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with project contacts including representatives from GRW Engineers Inc, the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, and the Department of Parks.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of executing complex wastewater infrastructure improvements. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the solicitation indicates the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Carter Caves State Resort Park. The documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the comprehensive nature of the upgrades suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in wastewater treatment plant construction, electrical systems, concrete work, and municipal infrastructure development. Contractors must be prepared to navigate the state's eProcurement system, attend the mandatory site visit, and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to complete the multi-faceted infrastructure enhancement project.