RFB-45-26 Parks Lake Barkley Lodge Renovations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services is soliciting bids for comprehensive renovations at the Lake Barkley Lodge located in Cadiz, Kentucky through Request for Bid RFB-45-26. The project is divided into four distinct volumes: Volume A covers structural repairs for guest wing buildings and walkways, Volume B involves demolition and construction of a new pool, Volume C focuses on accommodations and hospitality upgrades, and Volume D addresses the main lodge building roof replacement. The bid requires electronic submission through Kentucky's eProcurement system, with all bidders mandated to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Lake Barkley State Resort Park Main Lodge, and the final bid submission deadline is September 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with a public bid reading scheduled via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Multiple architectural and engineering firms are involved in the project, including K. Norman Berry Architects, CMTA, Brown-Kubican, Element, Hafer, BFW, Counsilman Hunsaker, Joseph & Joseph Architects, and PDM.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest total bid for all four volumes, with the option to issue the contract only for volumes that can be funded within the available budget. Contractors will be required to provide a complete subcontractors list, and the apparent low bidder may be asked to replace subcontractors if requested. While no specific budget range was provided, the project involves extensive renovations across multiple volumes, suggesting a significant investment in upgrading the Lake Barkley Lodge facilities. The bid documents indicate that the project will involve comprehensive improvements, including structural repairs, pool construction, hospitality upgrades, and roof replacement, with careful attention to technical specifications and design details. Potential bidders can obtain bid documents at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with optional hard copy printing available at the contractor's expense.