RFB-45-27 Russellville Armory Renovations DMA

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Military Affairs is requesting bids on renovation of the Russellville Armory, approximately 16,400 square feet, under RFB 785 2700000047, 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 includes renovation of restrooms, showers, classrooms, office spaces, storage areas, personnel lockers, new office and IT spaces, and food service areas; replacement of existing HVAC units, storm and sanitary sewer piping, and obsolete lighting fixtures; and interior finishes including flooring systems, wall finishes, ceiling treatments, and room-specific finishes across 31 spaces. The Department of Military Affairs requires Automated Logic controls for the HVAC specification section. Prevailing wages do not apply. Traffic control measures are required. The project site is 600 Armory Drive, Russellville, Kentucky 42276.

Three addenda have been issued as of August 20, 2026. Addendum 1 (August 4) clarified the controls specification and revised architectural finish drawings. Addendum 2 (August 12) established an additional optional site visit on August 17 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Addendum 3 (August 19–20) provided 32 clarifications and modifications, including confirmation that no existing fire sprinkler system exists, patch panels shall be replaced, Internet Service Provider fiber shall be owner-provided, fire alarm and security system installation is outside scope, and the existing kitchen hood will be replaced with residential-style equipment to be provided and installed by the General Contractor. Addendum 3 also added a DOAS unit and additional Energy Recovery Ventilator to scope and modified specifications for GSA vault doors, sectional overhead doors, and residential appliances.

All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission, allowing 24–48 hours for registration. Electronic submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system is mandatory; postal, courier, and hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF. Bidders must enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system for contract amount, with actual amount entered on the Official Bid Document attachment. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. A public bid reading will be conducted by conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 27. Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite is the point of contact at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239.