RFB-79-26 HVAC Upgrades EDU-KY School for the Deaf

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department for Facilities and Support Services, is seeking bids for RFB-79-26, an HVAC upgrade project at the Kentucky School for the Deaf's Kerr Hall located in Danville. The procurement is a construction solicitation targeting comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and architectural improvements scheduled for summer break 2026. The project scope includes replacing most mechanical equipment, installing a new control system, completing electrical upgrades involving switchgear and lighting, and performing architectural improvements to ceilings and storefront. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit all documents electronically, with no postal, hand-delivered, or emailed submissions accepted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, and bids are due on October 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with a public bid reading via conference call at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Bidders are required to submit an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, entering $0.00 in the e-procurement system while providing the actual contract amount on the official bid document.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not list incumbent vendors or provide specific integration requirements for existing infrastructure. While a precise budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the upgrades suggests a significant capital investment for modernizing the HVAC and related systems at Kerr Hall. The project involves multiple technical components, including mechanical equipment replacement, control system installation, electrical upgrades, and architectural improvements, indicating a complex and potentially high-value contract. Interested bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation available on the Kentucky plan room website, where project specifications and drawings can be downloaded at no cost. The procurement emphasizes electronic submission through the state's eProcurement system, requiring vendors to be thoroughly registered and prepared to meet all technical and procedural requirements of the solicitation.