RFB-36-27 KYTC Clark Co EB Rest Area Remodel

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is requesting bids on a comprehensive renovation of the Clark County Eastbound Rest Area on I-64, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (Addendum Two updated the original August 19 deadline). A mandatory site visit meeting was held July 27, 2026 at the rest area; bidders who did not attend should note that planholders registered in the State of Kentucky Plan Room receive addenda.

The scope spans a complete renovation of the rest area building and vending structures plus approximately two miles of off-site utilities. Work includes structural stabilization with new grade beams and helical piles, new epoxy terrazzo flooring, two new accessible restrooms and entry vestibule, replacement of single-glazed windows with insulated storefront units, new stainless steel toilet partitions and porcelain-glazed CMU walls, complete roof replacement with prime roofing contractor required to self-perform low-slope, metal-panel, and SBS roofing work and document a minimum of five consecutive years of specialized experience with similar scope and size, vending shed renovation with new wood-framed storage addition, comprehensive plumbing replacement with low-flow fixtures and new pressure tank/pump system, HVAC replacement including a five-ton heat pump, electrical distribution panels and LED lighting, asphalt and concrete replacement, pedestrian walkway improvements, dumpster relocation with CMU screening, and two-mile water and sanitary sewer line replacement. Building permits for both structures have been submitted to the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction with conditional approval pending execution of an Affidavit of Assurance by the apparent low bidder. The successful contractor must submit pre-engineered wood truss shop drawings stamped and signed by a Kentucky licensed engineer and comply with wage scale requirements. No geotechnical report exists and no known hazardous materials are present.

Electronic bids only are accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov (allow 24–48 hours), enter $0.00 in the system, and submit the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment with the actual contract amount. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. A public bid reading will be held via conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 26. Project contacts include Purchasing Agent Susan Ward (Susan.Ward@ky.gov, 502-226-0335) and Project Manager Philip Hurt (philip.hurt@ky.gov, 502-330-4777).