RFB-83-25 Renovate Main Bldg Ph II KCTCS Ashland CTC

This is a Request for Bids (RFB-83-25) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering & Contract Administration on behalf of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) for general construction services to renovate the Main Building Phase II at Ashland Community & Technical College located at 1400 College Drive in Boyd County, Ashland, Kentucky. The procurement solicits comprehensive renovation work encompassing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including HVAC modifications with detailed diffuser and ductwork specifications; electrical panel and circuit updates; plumbing material replacements utilizing hubless cast iron and CPVC materials; stage lighting systems; overhead coiling doors (10 feet 0 inches wide by 11 feet 1 inch high); and laboratory casework and fume hood installations meeting ADA compliance standards at 34-inch heights. Key project requirements mandate that contractors maintain two operational elevators throughout construction, restrict access to classrooms adjacent to the auditorium until December 15, 2024, and ensure fume hoods and science room casework are provided by the same manufacturer (with Kewaunee Scientific Corporation as an accepted vendor). The project includes a $50,000 allowance for work to be performed by AEP as specified in contract documents. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by October 23, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the main building lobby. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System at least 24-48 hours prior to submission and combine the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single PDF attachment, entering $0.00 as the contract amount in the e-procurement system with the actual bid amount on the Official Bid Document attachment. Complete plans and specifications are available free of charge at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting respondent types are identified in the solicitation documents provided. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration beyond the requirement that two operational elevators be maintained throughout the construction period and coordination with AEP for designated work. No explicit contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials; however, the inclusion of a $50,000 AEP allowance and the comprehensive nature of the MEP and casework renovation scope suggests a substantial contract value. Project contacts include Architect Andrew Meyer (alt32), Project Manager David Trautwein, Agency Representative Lincoln Farmer (KCTCS), and Purchasing Agent Kristi Sharp (Kristi.Sharp@ky.gov or 502-330-9858), with all procurement questions directed to the buyer of record. All bidders must comply with multiple standards including ASTM testing protocols, NFPA codes, ADA accessibility requirements, and UL certifications as specified in the detailed addenda (Nos. 1-4) issued between September 20 and October 16, 2024.