RFB-256-23 DJJ - McCracken HVAC System Upgrades

This Request for Bid (RFB-256-23 DJJ - McCracken HVAC System Upgrades) is a construction services procurement issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice for comprehensive HVAC system upgrades at the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center located at 500 County Park Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42001. The primary deliverables include heating hot water system replacement with natural gas-fired boilers, HVAC controls replacement, and installation of hydronic piping, pumps, hydraulic separators, valves, and electrical power connections across multiple building systems. The scope of work encompasses demolition, mechanical, controls, and electrical trades, with specific technical requirements including BACnet-compliant control systems integration, constant volume hydronic pump modifications, multizone damper controls for nine thermostatic zones, smoke evacuation system integration, server room temperature monitoring with alarm capabilities, and a condensing boiler system fully integrated with the existing CEMCS (Central Energy Management Control System) infrastructure. Mandatory qualifications require bidders to submit completely filled-out bid forms, identify their firm's position as prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier, or other entity, and attend a mandatory site visit meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM Central Time. The original bid due date of May 31, 2023, was extended via Addendum 1 to June 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and all bid submissions must be made electronically through the state's eCommunications system with no late submissions accepted. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available for free download at stateofkyplanroom.com, with hard copies available for purchase through Lynn Imaging; project inquiries should be directed to Kyla Satterly at 502-782-0033.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information; however, the project requires full integration with the existing CEMCS system and mandates that all control system information be submitted to the Division of Facility Efficiency for seamless integration into the current infrastructure. Approved equipment manufacturers have been specified in Addendum 1, including Laars and Patterson-Kelley for condensing boilers and Grundfos for hydronic pumps, with final manufacturer approval reserved for the shop drawing review stage. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available procurement documents, and the solicitation does not address pricing terms, contract renewal options, or funding sources in the referenced materials.