RFB-41-26 DOC KCI WKCC Barn Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking bids for RFB-41-26, a barn replacement project located at the West Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) in Fredonia, Butler County. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits a contractor to design and install a post-frame building for barn and vehicle storage, which encompasses comprehensive construction services including concrete work, plumbing, ventilation, and electrical trades. The project specifically requires asbestos remediation and demolition of existing structures, namely the Red Dog Quonset Storage Barn and State House No. 2. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with strict background check requirements for attendees. Electronic bids will be exclusively accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system until September 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading via conference call scheduled for the bid opening date. Vendors must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with no cost to obtain project documents that can be downloaded from the Kentucky State Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete online registration and comply with background check protocols for site visit participation. Project documents indicate that contractors must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted as an attachment. Key project contacts include Architect Paul King, Project Manager Brian Cottongim, Agency Representative Jeremey Belt, and Purchasing Agent Susan Ward. Vendors experiencing registration or submission challenges can seek assistance from the Customer Resource Center. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving demolition, asbestos remediation, and new construction—suggests a significant capital investment. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the state's procurement requirements, including proper system registration and thorough bid preparation.