RFB-41-27 KYTC East Bound Renovation D-9 Carter Co

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Transportation is requesting bids for extensive interior and exterior renovations to the East Bound Rest Area facility on Interstate 64 at Mile Marker 173.5 in Carter County under RFB-41-27, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit was conducted July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility.

The scope encompasses replacement of all plumbing fixtures and piping (including below-slab waste lines), replacement of the HVAC system and ductwork, replacement of electrical and data/voice wiring and devices, various exterior site improvements, installation of a new M.M.A. coating system on floors and wall base in the restroom building, new ceramic tile on restroom walls, and new fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) doors and frames. Addendum One (issued August 12) clarifies that all plumbing piping in Chase 7 shall be removed according to the Plumbing Drawings and Specifications, and specifies the treatment of existing 2-inch waste piping from an electric water cooler: the waste piping shall remain in the foyer beneath the existing terrazzo floor finish, but shall be removed once it crosses into the chase area where the new water cooler will connect to the existing 2-inch waste piping. Addendum Two clarifies that existing floor tile in Women 4 and Men 5 restroom areas may remain in place, with contractors to follow M.M.A. manufacturer guidance for substrate preparation; however, concrete slabs in both areas will require removal and replacement to accommodate replacement of below-slab plumbing systems.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal, courier, and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission, allowing 24 to 48 hours for completion. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF and uploaded electronically, with the actual contract amount entered on the Official Bid Document rather than in the eProcurement line item field. All bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 20. Contact Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335 for procurement questions.