RFB-257-25 KSP KEWS New Shelter E2

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky State Police (KSP), is seeking construction services for the Emergency Radio System Replacement Phase 3 project through Request for Bid (RFB-257-25, Solicitation No. 785 2500000694). The procurement involves site preparation, shelter replacement, and equipment relocation at multiple locations across Kentucky, with a primary objective of replacing existing fiberglass shelters with new concrete pre-cast Fibrebond shelters. Specific site upgrades include site expansions, installation of new generators, propane tanks, and comprehensive equipment relocations. Site visits were conducted from May 20-23, 2025, with a virtual pre-bid meeting held on May 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation requires mandatory electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system (Vendor Self Service VSS system), with all bid documents to be combined as a single PDF, including the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. The final bid submission deadline is June 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading scheduled via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project contacts include representatives from Vertical Structures, Inc., the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Kentucky State Police, and the purchasing agent, with Susan Ward serving as the Statewide Procurement Analyst II. While no specific budget range was detailed, bidders are instructed to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the Official Bid Document. The project requires a Special Inspector with a minimum of 8 years of experience, who must be professionally licensed to practice engineering in Kentucky. Project documents and specifications are available at no cost from the State of Kentucky Plan Room website (https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com), with additional support available through Lynn Imaging at 1-800-888-0693. Notably, Addendum Two removed the scope of work for locations at 1103 Billows and 1107 Mount Victory from the original project specifications.