RFB-67-27 DMA - Prestonsburg RC Interior Renovations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support Services Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, is requesting bids for comprehensive interior renovations at the Prestonsburg Readiness Center, with bids due September 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory site visit on August 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at 26 Armory Road, Suite 1, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653.

The scope encompasses replacement of all exterior doors with a blast-rated entry system at the front; plumbing upgrades including new fixtures in renovated shower rooms, new water heaters, recirculating hot water systems, and replacement of below-slab cast iron sanitary piping; mechanical upgrades including replacement of all DX split systems, new restroom exhaust systems, replacement radiant heaters in the Drill Hall, and upgrades to the Automated Logic Corp building automation system; and electrical upgrades including new LED light fixtures with occupancy sensor controls, relocation of the IT room, and new data cabling throughout the facility. The IT room scope includes ladder-style cable tray, structured cabling, fiber backbone extension by the internet service provider to a new backboard with contractor responsible for connecting to the owner's rack-mounted fiber switch, and new fully enclosed four-post server racks with patch panels. Surface-mounted raceways are specified for new receptacles and data outlets on existing walls; devices in new block walls require concealed conduit. Outdoor HVAC units require circuits sized to equipment manufacturer specifications.

An allowance of $75,000 is designated for HVAC Building Automation System Controls provided by EMCOR Services as specified in Section 230923. Bids must be submitted electronically only through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system with registration in the Vendor Self Service system at https://vss.ky.gov prior to submission. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of four addenda (dated September 1, 3, 15, and 15). Payment and Performance Bonds must be submitted within 48 hours of Intent to Award notification. A public bid reading will be conducted by conference call at 3:00 p.m. on September 21, 2026. Procurement questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at (502) 401-6239 or janis.wilhoite@ky.gov. Project plans and specifications are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge through Lynn Imaging at 1-800-888-0693.