RFB-64-26 Repair/Replace Air Handling Unit Oakwood Cottages

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services is seeking bids for RFB-64-26, a repair and replacement project for an Air Handling Unit (AHU) at the Oakwood Intermediate Care Facility located in Somerset, Kentucky. The procurement specifically targets replacing the existing multi-zone AHU and condensing unit in Cottage 114 with new single-zone split systems, expanding the mechanical pit, and replacing the switch and fuse distribution panelboard with a new circuit breaker distribution panelboard. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system and be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to bidding. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time, and the bid closing date is November 6, 2025, at 13:30. All bid documents must be submitted as a single PDF attachment, with no hard copy or emailed bids accepted. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through the state of Kentucky plan room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of completing the mechanical and electrical system replacement work. While a specific budget range was not detailed, the project involves comprehensive HVAC and electrical infrastructure upgrades at an intermediate care facility. The project contacts include multiple stakeholders such as an architect, consultant, project manager, agency representative, and purchasing agent, with all procurement questions to be directed to the buyer of record. Electronic bid submission and prior registration in the VSS system are mandatory requirements for potential bidders. The scope of work suggests a complex infrastructure improvement project requiring specialized mechanical and electrical contracting expertise.