RFB-65-27 DJJ Adair YDC Emergency Chiller Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, procuring on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice, is requesting bids for emergency replacement of a chiller and chilled water system at Adair Youth Development Center in Columbia, Kentucky under RFB-65-27, 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 at 401 Appleby Drive, Columbia, Kentucky 42728.

The scope includes complete removal of the existing chiller unit with refrigerant recovery, recycling, and proper disposal; installation of a new microprocessor-controlled, multiple-scroll compressor, air-cooled chiller with associated electrical power, control, and chilled water connections; and provision of a temporary chiller during replacement. All work must comply with the International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards, Kentucky Building Code with current revisions, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, International Building Code, and National Electrical Code. Work is limited to Monday through Friday on an 8-hour daily schedule with no weekend work permitted. A 48-hour notification requirement applies for any utility outages.

Bidders must submit electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system (Vendor Self Service) at https://vss.ky.gov and register 24–48 hours prior to submission. Postal mail, courier service, hand delivery, and email submissions are not accepted. All bid documents must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Bidders should enter $0.00 for contract amount in the eProcurement system, with the actual amount specified in the Official Bid Document. Complete project specifications, drawings, and bid documents are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com or by contacting Lynn Imaging at 1-800-888-0693. Questions are directed to Susan Ward, Purchasing Agent, at Susan.Ward@ky.gov or 502-226-0335. A public bid reading by conference call is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 15, 2026.