RFB-257-25 KSP KEWS New Shelter E2

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking bids for the KEWS Tower New Shelter E-2 Emergency Radio System Replace Phase 3 project (RFB-257-25). This procurement involves construction services for site preparation, shelter replacement, and equipment relocation across multiple Kentucky locations, including sites at Potato Knob, Salyersville, Bright, Middlesboro, and others. The primary objective is to replace existing fiberglass shelters with new concrete pre-cast Fibrebond shelters, which will include site expansions, new generators, propane tanks, and equipment relocations. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit electronic bids through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System by June 26, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time. Site visits were scheduled from May 20-23, 2025, with a virtual pre-bid meeting held on May 28, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. A critical requirement includes engaging an Independent Special Inspection company with a minimum of 8 years of experience, professional engineering licensure in Kentucky, and maintaining necessary professional authorizations. The bid will be publicly read during a conference call on the bid opening date, with results posted on the state plan room website after review.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project does not mention incumbent vendors or current contractors, but emphasizes electronic bid submission through the state's eProcurement system. While precise award values were not specified, the procurement appears to be a significant infrastructure investment for upgrading emergency radio communication shelters across multiple Kentucky locations. Contractors must submit a complete bid package, including the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, as a single PDF file. The project documents can be obtained at no cost from the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, with hard copies available for a fee. Notably, the procurement requires strict professional oversight, with the Owner retaining full authority to reject and require replacement of the Special Inspector at the contractor's expense. Interested contractors must comply with all specified health and safety guidelines and demonstrate technical capabilities for complex emergency radio system infrastructure replacement.