RFB-268-25 DOC KCIW Main Kitchen & Connector Roof Replacmen

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking competitive bids through Request for Bid RFB-268-25 for roof replacement services at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women located in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. The project encompasses two distinct construction scopes: the Main Kitchen building requires removal of the existing shingle roof and installation of a new standing seam metal panel roof system with new gutters and downspouts, while the Connector Building requires complete removal of an existing ballasted EPDM membrane roof and installation of a new insulated 2-ply SBS-modified bituminous roof system across four separate roof areas with pre-finished metal coping caps, gutters, downspouts, and associated EIFS repairs as specified. The roofing system for the Connector Building must comply with FM Approvals' Class 1A-90 fire/windstorm classification and FM 1-34 SH hail-resistance rating, with acceptable manufacturers including Johns Manville, Soprema, Siplast, Inc., and Firestone Building Products, and must include a 20-year manufacturer warranty (non-prorated) plus a separate 2-year installer warranty. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on June 17, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time at 3000 Ash Avenue, Pewee Valley, Kentucky, requiring completion and submission of NCIC background checks and Central Registry Check forms to Billy Shinkle by June 11, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by July 29, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading conducted via conference call at 2:30 P.M. the same day. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24-48 hours prior to submission, and all project plans and specifications are available free of charge at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Susan Ward, Purchasing Agent, at susan.ward@ky.gov or 502-226-0335.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting response eligibility based on organizational type or status. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the solicitation materials provided do not disclose a specific contract award value or budget range for this project; bidders are instructed to enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system during submission, with the actual contract amount to be entered on the Official Bid Document submitted as a PDF attachment. All bids must include the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond combined as a single PDF submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with no acceptance of postal mail, hand delivery, or email submissions. For technical assistance with the eProcurement system, vendors may contact the Customer Resource Center at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, 502-564-9641, or toll-free at 877-973-4357.