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, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, is soliciting design-build proposals for construction of a new 8,500-square-foot barracks facility at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, with proposals due September 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.

The scope encompasses complete architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design and construction services for a Senior NCO/Officer Transient Unaccompanied Personnel Housing facility containing 20 individual rooms with private bathrooms, closets, and workspace, plus common areas including lounge, kitchenette, and laundry. Site improvements include access roads, parking for 20 vehicles, pedestrian walkways, storm drainage, sanitary and water service, and site restoration. The facility must comply with UFC Unified Facilities Code, the 2018 Kentucky Building Code (Risk Category II), and NFPA standards, with a minimum 25-year useful design life and 50-year building replacement life. All design professionals and construction trades must be licensed or registered in Kentucky. The design-builder must achieve a minimum 30% improvement in energy performance over ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G baseline using a Variable Refrigerant Flow heat pump system with Dedicated Outdoor Air System, central electric water heating with recirculation, LED lighting, and Building Automation System controls. Whole-building energy modeling and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis are required at 35%, 65%, 95%, and Final Design phases.

The fixed contract cost ceiling is $3,996,000.00, with all design, permitting, construction, and associated costs included. Substantial completion is required within 420 calendar days; final completion within 30 additional calendar days. Liquidated damages are $750 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $400 per day beyond final completion. A one-year warranty applies from final completion. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract sum and submit insurance certificates within 48 hours of award notice.

A short list will be determined on or about September 16, 2026; interviews are scheduled for September 21, 2026; notification of apparent successful proposer on or about September 21, 2026; and contract award anticipated on or about September 24, 2026. Pre-proposal site visits are available by appointment with Eric Lyons. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's Vendor Self-Service system; late submissions will not be accepted. Questions were due September 6, 2026. Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 have been issued and are binding.