RFP-73-27 Design-Build DMA - WHFRTC - Construct New Barracks

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is requesting design-build proposals to construct a new barracks facility at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, under RFP-73-27, with proposals due September 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Minority business enterprise participation is encouraged but not set-aside or required.

The scope covers design and construction of an approximately 8,500-square-foot Senior NCO/Officer transient unaccompanied personnel housing facility comprising 20 private sleeping rooms with private bathrooms, common lounge, kitchenette, laundry, circulation and support spaces, vehicular parking for 20 vehicles, and complete site infrastructure including utilities, storm drainage, sidewalks, and landscaping. The Design-Build Contractor must provide all architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design and construction services; permitting and regulatory approvals; commissioning; and one-year warranty at no additional cost. All design professionals and construction trades must be licensed in Kentucky. The facility must achieve 30% improvement in energy performance over ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G baseline, utilize Variable Refrigerant Flow with Dedicated Outdoor Air System mechanical systems, LED lighting throughout, and Automated Logic Corp Building Automation System integration. Compliance with UFC codes, 2018 Kentucky Building Code, NFPA standards, and High Performance and Sustainable Building standards is required. The project design life is 25 years with 50-year building replacement life.

The maximum not-to-exceed contract value is $3,996,000 firm-fixed price. Substantial completion is anticipated within 420 calendar days from award, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. Award is anticipated September 24, 2026. The Design-Builder must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds and maintain a full-time qualified superintendent on-site. Liquidated damages are $750 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and $400 per day for final completion delays. A pre-proposal site visit is available by appointment with Eric Lyons at 502-607-7303. Questions must be directed to Purchasing Officer Lori Denhart at lori.denhart@ky.gov or 502-401-9358.