RFB-44-27 Parks JW Conference Center Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Parks, is requesting bids for interior renovation upgrades at Jenny Wiley State Park's Conference Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, under RFB-44-27, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on August 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, new flooring (luxury vinyl tile and ceramic tile), painting, wallcoverings, window treatments, mechanical work including grille replacement and a new drinking fountain, complete lighting replacement in public spaces, and a new audio-visual system with projector, motorized screen, sound system, and lighting controls. An alternate bid item covers new tile flooring and acoustic ceilings for the men's restroom. Work is governed by detailed technical specifications across seventeen construction divisions requiring compliance with ASTM, ANSI/BHMA, ICC/IBC, and NFPA standards. Installer warranties of two years and manufacturer warranties of five years from substantial completion are required on specified components.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal and hand delivery are prohibited. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24 to 48 hours for registration. Plan and specification documents are available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com (1-800-888-0693). Bids must include the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single combined PDF, with the actual contract amount entered on the Official Bid Document rather than in the eProcurement line item field. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on September 2 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The project is located at 75 Theater Court, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653. Questions should be directed to Susan Ward, Purchasing Agent, at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335. Addendum One to the original RFB-44-27 was posted on August 12, 2026.