RFB-278-24 Argo McClure Renovation Phase 5

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for RFB-278-24, Argo McClure Renovation Phase 5, a comprehensive construction renovation project located at 303 South 2nd Street, Danville, Kentucky. This Request for Bids (RFB) procurement seeks general construction services encompassing demolition and replacement of an exterior ADA-compliant ramp, construction of a 40 CMU block partition wall in the Wood Shop, installation of a new concrete floor slab with trench drains and floor drains in the Greenhouse, clearing and replacement of yard walks with new concrete walkways, complete HVAC system replacement utilizing VRV heat pumps and fan coils in the Art Room and Shop, replacement of the dust collector and ductwork with internal fire suppression, dual-sensor spark detection, and automatic shut-down capability, replacement of light fixtures with LED units and emergency exit signage/lighting, provision of new electrical power with extensive Art Room upgrades including ceiling-mounted receptacles, quad-receptacles, 30-amp receptacles, and CAT6 data outlets, and installation of new storm piping. A mandatory site visit meeting was held on June 10, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time, and electronic bids were required to be submitted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by June 27, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time, with a public bid reading scheduled for 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time via conference call. Bidders were required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24-48 hours for account activation, and all bid documents, including the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond, had to be combined into a single PDF attachment. Project plans and specifications were available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com via Lynn Imaging, and key project contacts included Architect Brad Noe (Nomi Design), Project Manager Tony Yates, Purchasing Agent Susan Ward, and Agency representative Walter Hulett.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or socioeconomic classifications, indicating this appears to be an open competitive bid process available to all qualified general contractors meeting the project requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents provided. The project requires integration with existing building systems at the Kentucky School for the Deaf, including modifications to HVAC systems with VRV technology and replacement of dust collection systems with advanced fire suppression and detection capabilities. The documents do not explicitly state a budget range or award value; however, bidders were instructed to enter $0.00 as the Contract Amount in the eProcurement system with the actual bid amount reflected on the Official Bid Document, suggesting the contract award will be determined through competitive bidding based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid. Two addendums were issued during the bidding process addressing dust collection system lead times and providing clarifications and modifications to construction documents prepared by Nomi Design, including architectural, mechanical, and electrical specifications that became binding contract documents.