RFB-36-26 Re-Ad of RFB-92-24 KSP Retaining Wall Repair

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking a contractor for the RFB-36-26 Re-Ad of RFB-92-24 Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) Retaining Wall Repair project located at 266 Water Street in Eddyville, Leslie County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for comprehensive retaining wall rehabilitation, which involves demolishing and replacing two sections of an existing concrete retaining wall. Project deliverables include demolition of existing wall and footings, removal of asphalt and concrete pavement, installation of new concrete footings and retaining wall, pavement patching, concrete slab repair, mud jacking, and re-alignment of fencing and gates. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with participants required to complete an NCIC background check by August 21, 2025. Electronic bid submissions through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system are exclusively accepted, with the solicitation closing on September 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a public bid reading occurring via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The project requires strict adherence to Department of Corrections Contractor Rules and Regulations, which include comprehensive guidelines for facility entry and conduct. Contractors must submit a detailed tool inventory, avoid inmate interactions, and work within designated hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), with weekends and state holidays as blackout dates. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders must enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount detailed in the attached bid document. Project documents and specifications are available at no cost on the State of Kentucky Plan Room website (https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com), with hard copies available for purchase from Lynn Imaging. Key project contacts include Kenny McDaniel (Consultant), Brian Cottongim (Project Manager), Jeremey Belt (Agency), and Susan Ward (Purchasing Agent), who can provide additional information about the procurement.