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

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for general construction services to perform HVAC upgrades at Kerr Hall of the Kentucky School for the Deaf located at 303 S 2nd Street in Danville, Kentucky. The project encompasses replacement of most mechanical equipment, installation of a new building automation control system, electrical upgrades including switchgear and lighting modifications, and architectural upgrades including ceiling and storefront work, with construction scheduled during summer break 2026 (June 1 through August 12). Deliverables include a comprehensive 4-pipe hydronic piping system with hydrostatic testing at 250 PSI for dual temperature systems and 150 PSI for geothermal systems, an addressable fire alarm system with voice evacuation capabilities and NFPA 72 compliance, lighting controls with daylight dimming and occupancy sensors, electrical demolition and new work across all building levels, and rooftop equipment installation coordinated with roofing patching and flashing. The scope also requires arc flash hazard analysis, coordination and fault current studies, and IEEE 1547 certification for all electrical work. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on September 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, submit bids exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by October 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, and be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission. A public bid reading will occur via conference call at 3:00 PM ET on October 14, 2025, and all plans, specifications, and addenda are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. Questions must be directed to Purchasing Agent Kristi Sharp at Kristi.Sharp@ky.gov or (502) 330-9858.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status, indicating this is an open competitive procurement available to all qualified bidders meeting technical and registration requirements. Existing infrastructure requiring integration includes coordination with roofing work performed by Deer Park Roofing under a 2023 upgrade project, with Deer Park Roofing designated to handle roofing scope including patching and flashing for $50,000 as part of the overall project. The awarded contractor must maintain existing facility operations and service continuity during the school year, coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across 28 spaces including classrooms, offices, and support areas, and address clarifications regarding rooftop equipment responsibility assignment and concrete housekeeping pad demolition specifications. Existing roof warranty information is available from Geoghegan Roofing and Deer Park Roofing for installation and Soprema Roofing for manufacturer warranty coverage. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; bidders must submit their actual contract amount on the Official Bid Document as a combined PDF attachment with any required bid bond.