RFB-48-26 DOC BCFC Water Tower Painting Repairs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking bids for RFB-48-26, a water tower painting and rehabilitation project located at the Bell County Forestry Camp in Pineville, Kentucky. The procurement involves comprehensive painting and repair services for a 150,000-gallon water storage tank, with specific requirements including blast cleaning of both interior and exterior surfaces to SSPC SP 10 standards. Bidders must complete an NCIC background check by August 26, 2025, and attend a mandatory site visit on September 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Electronic bid submissions are mandatory through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, with all vendors required to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The bid is scheduled to close on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid reading via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond, with project specifications available at no cost through the State of Kentucky Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project allows for flexibility in start dates, with potential commencement in fall 2025 or spring 2026, and anticipates a 90-day completion timeline. The project will be funded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with the City of Pineville responsible for maintaining water system pressure during tank service interruption. An alternate coating system may be considered through a deductive change proposal after project award. While prevailing wage requirements are not specified, bids must be guaranteed for 30 days, and the owner intends to award the project expeditiously after review of shop drawings and submittals. Additional project details include full containment requirements, removal and reinstallation of aviation lighting, and periodic inspections by Mid-South Tank Consultants. A hydrant across a gravel road will be available for water access during the project, and a portable tank mixer with electrical work is included in the project scope.