RFB-260-25 KCTCS Lighting Upgrades Preston Arts Center

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 260-25 for comprehensive lighting upgrades at the Preston Arts Center located on the Henderson Community College campus. The procurement involves a full-scale renovation of the existing lighting infrastructure, which includes disconnecting and removing the current dimming system, installing new distribution equipment, feeder circuits, a state-of-the-art dimming system, theatrical LED lighting fixtures, and advanced control equipment. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by June 10, 2025, at 13:30, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Central Time at 2660 S. Green Street in Henderson, Kentucky. All bidders are required to be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and must submit documentation electronically as a single PDF attachment, including the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. The project also requires careful integration with emergency power distribution and fire alarm systems to ensure proper egress lighting within the auditorium space, with project contacts including Matt Brockman (Architect), Brian Cottongim (Project Manager), Phillip Buchy (Agency), and Janis Wilhoite (Purchasing Agent).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Project specifications and plans are available at no cost and can be downloaded from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with a public bid reading scheduled via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the lighting system upgrades suggests a significant capital investment for modernizing the Preston Arts Center's theatrical infrastructure. The bid involves replacing entire lighting systems, which implies potential complexity and substantial technical requirements for prospective bidders. Contractors will need demonstrated expertise in theatrical lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, and integration of advanced control technologies. The project's scope indicates a professional-grade renovation that will require specialized electrical and theatrical lighting expertise to successfully execute the comprehensive upgrade of the arts center's lighting infrastructure.