RFB-41-26 DOC KCI WKCC Barn Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Corrections, is seeking a contractor for RFB-41-26, a barn replacement project at the West Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) located in Caldwell County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for designing and installing a post-frame building to serve as a barn and vehicle storage facility. The project scope includes comprehensive construction services such as concrete work, building construction, plumbing, ventilation, electrical trades, asbestos remediation, and demolition of existing structures. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with participants required to complete NCIC background and Central Registry checks by August 12, 2025. Electronic bid submissions will be accepted through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with the final bid response due on September 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM. All bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must adhere to strict Department of Corrections contractor rules, including comprehensive background check requirements, PREA training, and adherence to facility security protocols. Work is generally restricted to standard hours of 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 deviation from standard hours requiring pre-approval from the Warden. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the documents, the project involves substantial facility infrastructure improvements. Potential bidders can obtain project documents at no cost through the Kentucky State Plan Room website, with technical support available from Lynn Imaging. The procurement process requires vendors to enter $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the Official Bid Document.