RFB-44-27 Parks JW Conference Center Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services, on behalf of the Department of Parks, is requesting bids for interior upgrades to the Jenny Wiley Resort Park Conference Center in Prestonsburg under RFB-44-27, with bids due September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit was held August 13, 2026; a pre-bid meeting is not separately scheduled.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, new flooring (luxury vinyl tile and ceramic tile), painting, wallcoverings, window treatments (roller shades), lighting systems throughout public spaces, plumbing upgrades including a new drinking fountain, HVAC work, replacement of mechanical grilles, door hardware and frames, gypsum board and veneer plaster, signage, and a new audio-visual system with 24 ceiling-mounted loudspeakers, three projection systems with screens, wireless microphone systems (six handheld and six lavalier), three touch-panel controls, and network switching infrastructure. An alternate bid item covers new tile flooring and acoustic ceilings in the men's restroom. The project also includes replacement of two manually operated operable partitions (basis of design: Woodfold). All equipment must carry manufacturer warranties of no less than 12 months from date of purchase with on-site maintenance provided at no cost during the warranty period. The contractor must provide two training sessions of at least three hours each and submit shop drawings, commissioning documentation, and as-built drawings prior to final completion.

The project estimate is $907,522. Contract duration is 120 days to substantial completion and an additional 30 days to final completion, with liquidated damages of $920 per day until substantial completion and $640 per day until final completion. A 5% bid bond is required. The project is not subject to prevailing wage regulations.

Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system; postal, courier, and hand-delivered submissions are not accepted. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24–48 hours prior to submission. All bid documents must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Purchasing Agent: Susan Ward, 502-226-0335, Susan.Ward@ky.gov. Four addenda have been issued addressing equipment substitutions, restroom scope modifications, partition specifications, and other clarifications; bidders downloading documents from sources other than the State of Kentucky Plan Room will not be registered as planholders and will not receive addenda.