RFB-37-26 DOC BCFC Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Corrections for the Bell County Forestry Camp, is seeking a competitive bid (RFB-37-26) for a wastewater treatment plant generator replacement project located at 560 Correctional Drive in Pineville, Kentucky. The procurement involves replacing an existing 30kW Olympian generator with a new 80kW generator set capable of meeting full electrical load requirements for current and future plant operations. Mandatory requirements include completing an NCIC background check by August 14, 2025, and attending a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by September 3, 2025, at 13:30, with all participants required to be registered in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a public bid reading to occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Acceptable generator manufacturers now include Caterpillar, and project specifications detail specific foundation and elevation requirements for the generator installation.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned. Bidders must adhere to strict Department of Corrections Contractor Rules and Regulations, which include comprehensive guidelines for working within a correctional facility. Work is restricted to standard hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with weekends and State Holidays prohibited for work activities. Contractors must submit a proposed project work schedule for review and approval, with any deviation from standard hours requiring pre-approval from the Warden. Security measures are extensive, including mandatory tool inventory control, prohibitions on personal belongings and electronic devices, and strict interaction limitations. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the project involves replacing and upgrading critical infrastructure with a new generator set designed to support both current and future electrical demands of the wastewater treatment plant. Project documents and specifications can be obtained from the State of Kentucky Plan Room website at no cost.