RFB-59-27 KYTC - Simpson Co Infrastructure Rehabilitation

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is requesting bids on infrastructure rehabilitation at the I-65 Northbound Welcome Center in Simpson County under RFB-59-27, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

The scope includes rerouting a gravity sewer line segment (requiring directional boring under pavement to preserve truck traffic), replacing an existing pump station and force main, installing a pretreatment grinder/manhole unit (Muffin Monster), and reconstructing an existing sewer manhole owned by the City of Franklin. A portion of the force main will traverse private property at KY DOWNS Gaming, Horse Racing and Hotel Complex, requiring a utility easement. The work addresses recurring pump station malfunctions that have required monthly pump truck mobilizations. All disturbed areas must be stabilized and reseeded. The scope includes an alternate for temporary wet-well pumping during new-station commissioning.

Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system before submission; registration requires 24 to 48 hours. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the state eProcurement system; postal and hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Bidders should enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system but must enter the actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document.

Project plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Contractors are strongly advised to register as planholders to receive addenda. Public bid reading will occur by conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 15. For procurement inquiries, contact Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at 502-401-6239 or janis.wilhoite@ky.gov.