RFB-83-27 Controls Upgrades Campbell Juvenile Detention Ce

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is requesting bids for controls upgrades at Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Newport, Kentucky under RFB-83-27 (solicitation RFB 785 2700000128), with bids due October 22, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at 590 Columbia Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071.

The scope involves replacing the existing hydraulic HVAC controls system with a new digital Direct Digital Control (DDC) system, including removal of the old system and installation, programming, and startup of the new controls. The new system must interface with existing building equipment and integrate with the Commonwealth Energy Management and Controls System (CEMCS) operated by the Division of Facility Efficiency. The project also includes replacement of the existing gas-fired Makeup Air Unit (MAU) and exhaust fan serving the facility kitchen hood. Specific hardware includes nine zone discharge air temperature sensors, five return duct temperature sensors, control damper actuators, control valves (3-inch hot water valve at 206 GPM, 2.5-inch chilled water valve at 94.2 GPM, and 2.5-inch boiler/hot water valve at 101 GPM), smoke detectors, and related instrumentation complying with specification sections 250000 and 250500. The new BAS must conform to CEMCS standards and naming conventions for control points, histories, and alarms; the existing Microzone MZ-4 chiller controls shall be removed and replaced if the new chiller is operational at project execution.

Addenda 1 and 2 have been issued, with Addendum 2 moving the bid opening from October 13 to October 22, 2026. Electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth eProcurement system is mandatory; bidders must register in Vendor Self Service (VSS) at https://vss.ky.gov allowing 24–48 hours for completion. All bid documents and specifications are available at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com at no charge. Questions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite at janis.wilhoite@ky.gov or (502) 401-6239. A public bid reading via conference call occurs October 22 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time.