RFB-260-25 KCTCS Lighting Upgrades Preston Arts Center

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is seeking bids for a comprehensive lighting upgrade project at the Preston Arts Center located on Henderson Community College's campus, identified as RFB-260-25. The procurement involves a complete renovation of the existing lighting infrastructure, which includes disconnecting and removing the current dimming system and installing new distribution equipment, feeder circuits, a state-of-the-art dimming system, theatrical LED lighting fixtures, and advanced control equipment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Central Time at 2660 S. Green Street in Henderson, Kentucky. Electronic bid submissions are required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with bids due on June 10, 2025, at 13:30. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. The project requires careful integration of emergency power distribution and fire alarm systems with the new lighting infrastructure to ensure proper emergency egress lighting in the auditorium space. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Project documents can be accessed at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with contractors having the option to purchase hard copies if desired. The project is identified with Account No. 470-CBED-HN35-00 and A/E Project No. 2406-225, indicating specific budgetary tracking within the KCTCS system. While a specific award value is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the lighting upgrades suggests a significant investment in modernizing the Preston Arts Center's technical infrastructure. The project will be overseen by HAFER, an architectural and engineering firm with offices in multiple states, with Matt Brockman, a Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, providing technical oversight. Contractors interested in bidding must demonstrate technical expertise in theatrical lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, and complex integration of emergency and performance lighting technologies.