RFB-281-26 KAC- Exterior Structure Upgrades and Repairs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services is requesting bids on exterior structure upgrades and repairs at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea under RFB-281-26, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on June 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (as revised by Addendum 1).

The scope includes replacement of existing roof systems: SBS Modified Bitumen membrane systems, slate shingles replaced with asphalt shingles featuring slate appearance, and standing seam copper roofing replaced with concealed clip pre-finished standing seam metal roofing. Work also encompasses cleaning cut limestone capstones throughout the facility and replacing aluminum storefront system at roof gables.

Place of performance is 200 Artisan Way, Berea, Kentucky 40403. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal mail and hand-delivered bids are not accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24–48 hours for registration completion. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com; contractors obtaining documents from other sources will not be registered as planholders and will not receive addenda. The Official Bid Document and Bid Bond (if required) must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Bidders shall enter $0.00 for contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual contract amount entered on the Official Bid Document attachment only.

A public bid reading via conference call will occur on the bid opening date at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at (502) 782-2663, Conference ID 240522124#, Participant code 600422#. Procurement questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239. Project contacts include Architect Ben Gallagher, Project Manager Philip Hurt, and Agency representative Todd Finley.