RFB-76-27 DOC NTC Renovate Restrictive Housing Unit

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections is requesting bids on renovation of the Restrictive Housing Unit at Northpoint Training Center in Danville under RFB-76-27, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.; bidders must submit background check forms to Dwayne Miller by September 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to attend.

The scope includes replacing cell and unit entry door controls, painting existing cell and shower doors and frames, installing new windows in each cell, and renovating existing showers across housing units in a two-story wing. Work will be completed in two phases with one two-story wing being renovated two units at a time; Phase 1 must reach 100% completion before Phase 2 begins. Two dormitory units will remain occupied during construction. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., coordinated with facility security. Window manufacturers acceptable beyond the initial specification now include Hope's, Arcadia Inc., Optimum Window MFG Corp., Habersham Metals, and Claybourne Manufacturing per Addendum One. Security glazing requires 1/2" clear Lexan MR-10 by Global Security Glazing with forced entry classification to ASTM F 1233 Class II and ASTM 1915 Grade 4, and 0.79 light transmission rating.

All personnel working on-site must pass background checks and comply with Department of Corrections construction rules. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system with registration in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform completed at least 24–48 hours before submission. The Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond must be combined as a single PDF attachment. Bidders enter $0.00 for contract amount in the e-procurement system; the actual bid price is submitted on the Official Bid Document attachment. Questions are directed to Purchasing Agent Susan Ward at 502-226-0335 or Susan.Ward@ky.gov. Plans and specifications are available at no charge through https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. A public bid reading by conference call is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.