RFB-46-26 DJJ Security Upgrades Water Management System

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-46-26) for security upgrades to the water management system at the Warren Regional Detention Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The procurement involves replacing existing flow control valves for lavatories and showers, flush valves on water closets, and installing a new stand-alone head end computer. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System and submit electronic bids through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 8/26/2025 at 11:30 A.M. Central Time, with attendees required to complete NCIC background and Central Registry checks by 8/21/2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The bid submission deadline is 9/11/2025 at 13:30, with a public bid reading via conference call scheduled for 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time on the same day. Project documents are available at no cost through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com, with hard copies available for purchase. Bidders must submit the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment and enter $0.00 for the Contract Amount in the e-procurement system.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete comprehensive background checks to participate in the site visit, indicating stringent qualification requirements for potential contractors. The procurement is specifically targeting water management system upgrades for the Warren Regional Detention Center, suggesting this is a specialized infrastructure improvement project within Union County, Kentucky. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the requirement for a bid bond and detailed technical specifications implies a significant capital investment. The electronic submission process and mandatory site visit suggest the project requires technical expertise in detention facility water management systems and familiarity with government procurement protocols. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in replacing complex water control infrastructure and integrating new computer systems within a secure juvenile justice facility environment.