RFB-42-27 DOC-Northpoint Training Center-Stair Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections is requesting bids on stair replacement at the Northpoint Training Center in Danville, Kentucky under RFB-42-27, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on August 6 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers replacement of three exterior stairs at the Restrictive Housing Unit: two fire escape stairs (one at the end of each dormitory wing) and one exterior stair to the mechanical room. The contractor must supply temporary stairs between dormitory buildings during demolition and installation. A pre-construction phase requires submittals, material ordering, and delivery with all materials on-site or available at the start of construction. All project personnel must pass background checks before entry; contractors and subcontractors must adhere to Department of Corrections construction rules as specified in the project specifications.

Attendance at the pre-bid site visit requires submission of an NCIC background check form by July 29 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24 to 48 hours for registration completion. Bid documents, specifications, and drawings are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge, with hard copies available for a fee through Lynn Imaging. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bids must include the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document submitted as a single combined PDF attachment with any required bid bond. Project contacts include Architect Cheryl Kersey, Engineer Jordan Yeiser, Project Manager Carl Kratzer, Agency Representative Dwayne Miller, and Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite.