RFP-773 A/E Engineer KCTCS Somerset Life Safety Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), is seeking professional design services for life safety upgrades and improvements at the Somerset Community and Technical College campuses. The requested services include the selection of an engineer to perform the upgrades, which will involve upgrading and improving sprinkler systems, fire systems, and other safety systems across multiple college buildings. The project has a budget of $4,320,000, and proposals are due by November 15, 2022. A short list meeting and interviews are scheduled for November 17 and November 30, 2022, respectively. The RFP outlines specific evaluation criteria, including the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders, and the selection process will follow Kentucky's statutory procurement laws.

The RFP encourages the utilization of minority-owned design professional firms and provides guidance on certifications and resources. It also outlines requirements for Kentucky registration, equal employment, and non-discrimination. The solicitation does not provide any details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or contract renewal options. The RFP focuses on the scope of engineering services requested and the submission requirements for the proposal.