RFB-44-27 Parks JW Conference Center Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Parks, is requesting bids for interior upgrades to the Conference Center at Jenny Wiley State Park in Prestonsburg, Kentucky under RFB-44-27, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Conference Center, 75 Theater Court, Prestonsburg.

The scope includes selective demolition, new flooring, painting, wallcoverings, window treatments, and mechanical grille replacements throughout public spaces. Work also encompasses a new drinking fountain, new lighting in all public spaces, and a new audio-visual system with projector, motorized screen, sound system, and lighting controls. An alternate component covers new tile floors and acoustic ceilings in the men's restroom.

Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal, courier, and hand-delivered submissions are not accepted. Bidders must register in advance through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov, allowing 24–48 hours for account activation. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. All registered planholders will receive addenda through the plan room; contractors obtaining documents from other sources will not be registered and will not receive updates.

A public bid reading will occur on the opening date at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time via conference call. Project contacts include Rebecca Insko (Consultant), David Trautwein (Project Manager), Beth Waldridge (Agency), and Susan Ward (Purchasing Agent).