RFB-45-27 Russellville Armory Renovations DMA

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is requesting bids on renovation of the Russellville Armory under RFB-45-27, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses approximately 16,400 square feet of renovation work at 600 Armory Drive, Russellville, Kentucky. Work includes restroom and shower upgrades, classroom renovations, office and IT space modifications, personnel locker installations, storage area improvements, and food service area enhancements. The project also requires replacement of existing HVAC units, storm and sanitary sewer piping, and obsolete lighting fixtures. Interior finish specifications are detailed across 31 rooms and spaces, including flooring (resinous epoxy, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, and carpet tile), wall finishes, ceiling treatments, and paint colors. Controls systems must use Automated Logic controls; alternative systems such as open Tridium solutions will not be accepted, per Addendum 1 dated August 4, 2026.

An additional mandatory site visit window has been added for August 17, 2026 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Central Time, per Addendum 2 dated August 12, 2026. All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24 to 48 hours before submission. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system as a single PDF combining the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond; postal and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system and list the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document attachment. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com; contractors not registered as planholders will not receive addenda. Key contacts: Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite (502-401-6239) and Project Manager Brian Cottongim.