RFP-806 A/E Engineer CHFS Western State Nursing Facility Ren

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide professional services for the renovation of the Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The project involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection upgrades, as well as the replacement of the HVAC and plumbing systems, the elevator in Building 31, and necessary electrical upgrades to bring the facility into compliance with licensure and regulatory code requirements. The selected consultant team must include, at a minimum, a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineer, and an architect, all of whom must be registered in Kentucky. The response deadline is May 16, 2023, and short-listed firms will be interviewed on May 26, 2023. The selection will be made through a shortlist with interviews process as outlined in KRS 45A.825(8). The project budget is $6,335,900.00.

The Commonwealth encourages the utilization of minority-owned design professional firms as part of the proposed consultant team. The selected firm will be required to register with the Kentucky Secretary of State, the eMars electronic procurement system, and utilize the Owner's Document Collaboration System for all project-related submissions and communications. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the Commonwealth has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.