RFB-268-26 KHP Reno Inter Museum of The Horse Ph2

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is requesting bids on Phase 2 architectural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing renovation of the International Museum of The Horse at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses upgrading exhibit spaces along ramps at Levels 1 and 2, installing new raised platforms and upgraded railings, removing existing stairs in the Level 2 office area and filling flooring, converting the Level 2 office area above into exhibit space, and installing new lighting and controls. The existing HVAC system must be upgraded to serve the renovated areas.

Addendum One establishes a critical compliance requirement: Payment and Performance bonds must be submitted within 48 hours of bid opening and are mandatory conditions for contract award.

Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal, courier, and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24 to 48 hours for account activation. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF and uploaded to the eProcurement system. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount submitted on the Official Bid Document attachment.

Plans, specifications, and project information are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Contractors receiving plans from other sources will not be registered as planholders and will not receive addenda. A public bid reading by conference call will occur on June 17 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at (502) 782-2663, Conference ID 240522018, participant code 75309.

For procurement questions, contact Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at (502) 226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov. For project-related inquiries, contact Project Manager Mitchel Alonso at (502) 545-4575 or Mitchel.Alonso@ky.gov.