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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Corrections, is seeking a contractor for the RFB-36-26 Re-Ad of RFB-92-24 Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) Retaining Wall Repair project located in Eddyville, Leslie County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) soliciting contractors to demolish and replace two sections of a failing concrete retaining wall at the facility. 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, mud jacking, and re-alignment of existing fencing and gates. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, requiring participants to complete an NCIC background check by August 21, 2025. Electronic bid submissions are required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on the bid opening date. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all documents electronically, with no postal or hand-delivered bids accepted.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project will require contractors to adhere to strict Department of Corrections Contractor Rules and Regulations, including mandatory background checks, PREA training, and safety compliance. Work is limited to standard hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, with weekends and State Holidays designated as blackout dates. Contractors must submit a proposed project work schedule for review and approval, with any deviations from standard hours requiring pre-approval from the Warden. While no specific budget range was provided, the solicitation allows for electronic submission with bidders entering $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be detailed in an attached document. Project documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Planroom website, and interested contractors must download bid documents from https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com to ensure receipt of potential addenda.