RFB-264-24 New Cabin Kingdom Come State Park

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is issuing Request for Bid (RFB-264-24) through Crittenden County for the construction of three new loft-style cabins at Kingdom Come State Park's Bullock Overlook, the highest point in Kentucky's state park system. Each cabin will feature a large central room with a queen bed and bunk bed, an enclosed bathroom, a loft space accessible by stairs, and exterior porches, with one cabin designated for full ADA compliance including level access and van-accessible parking. Construction specifications include concrete foundations, concrete masonry unit stem walls, cementitious siding, asphalt shingle roofing, horizontal v-groove pine interior finishes, and LVT flooring, along with PTAC heating and cooling units and supplemental electric heat in bathrooms. The project scope encompasses installation of a new electrical transformer, a cluster-type septic system, and supporting infrastructure including a new 40-foot utility transformer pole and dual meter bases. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by July 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit held on June 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at 502 Park Road, Cumberland, Kentucky, and a public bid reading scheduled via conference call at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. All bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission, with 24-48 hours recommended for registration, and must submit a combined PDF containing the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single attachment, with the actual contract amount listed in the Official Bid Document rather than in the eProcurement system line item. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, and all procurement questions must be directed to Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at 502-226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. There are no references to required integrations with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the standard eProcurement submission requirements. A $25,000 allowance is specified for overhead primary electrical work to be performed by Cumberland Valley, including the new utility transformer pole, transformer, secondary conductors, terminations, and dual meter bases. The overall contract value and budget range are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, requiring prospective bidders to review the complete plans, specifications, and drawings available through the State of Kentucky Plan Room to determine the estimated project cost. Addendum One, issued July 9, 2024, contains critical modifications to original specifications regarding architectural, structural, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing requirements, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on their proposal form for their bids to be considered.