RFB-35-26 DMA Envelope Restoration Ravenna RC

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Military Affairs has issued Request for Bid (RFB) No. 35-26 for a comprehensive envelope restoration project at the Ravenna Readiness Center located in Franklin County. The solicitation seeks construction services focused on eliminating water infiltration, repairing facade damage, removing exterior brick stains and mildew, and performing critical building envelope improvements. Specific project objectives include pressure washing, tuckpointing mortar joints, reinstalling cast metal characters, replacing exterior doors and windows, addressing structural components, and modifying mechanical louver openings. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at 355 Cow Creek Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, with electronic bid submissions required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. The bid closing date is August 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading via conference call scheduled for 2:30 PM Eastern Time on the same day. Vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, and no hard copy, email, or postal submissions will be accepted.

Project documents are available at no cost through the Kentucky State Plan Room website, with support provided by Lynn Imaging. Key project contacts include architect Joe Cavallo, Project Manager Greg Schenck, Agency representative Ben Thompson, and Purchasing Agent Susan Ward. While the solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, interested contractors will need to be registered in the state's vendor system and demonstrate capability to complete the comprehensive restoration project. The documentation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but the detailed scope suggests a significant capital improvement project involving substantial building envelope restoration. Potential bidders should carefully review all project specifications and ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's procurement requirements, including complete registration and electronic submission protocols.