RFB-63-27 DOC KSP HVAC System 4 Cell House

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections, through the Department for Facilities and Support Services Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is requesting bids for replacement and repair of the HVAC system serving the 4 Cell House at Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville under RFB-63-27 (RFB 785 2700000072), with bids due September 24, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on September 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at 266 Water Street, Eddyville.

The scope encompasses a phased approach including installation of a rooftop unit at grade and an energy recovery ventilation unit in the attic; removal of existing basement air handling units; selective removal and modification of ductwork throughout the building; installation of new ductwork in basement and attic areas; replacement of supply air ductwork to each cell; structural work including attic slab framing and reinforcement; architectural modifications to windows for exhaust fan mounting; natural gas line installation to the RTU; electrical service installation for HVAC equipment; and provision of a new smoke evacuation system. All work must be performed within the KSP security boundary and coordinated with facility operations.

Site visit attendance requires submission of completed NCIC background check forms by August 28, 2026. Bidders must register in the Commonwealth eProcurement System at least 24–48 hours prior to submission and submit bids exclusively through electronic means; postal, courier, and hand delivery are not accepted. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined into a single PDF attachment. Bidders must enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount entered on the Official Bid Document. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. A public bid reading will be held via conference call on September 24 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. The procurement contact is Susan Ward, Statewide Procurement Analyst II, at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or (502) 226-0335.