RFP-859 Architect CHFS KCPC Replacement Facility

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide professional services for the design of a new replacement facility for the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC) located in LaGrange, Kentucky. The proposed facility will be approximately 120,000 square feet and serve 150 patients, with programmatic components including patient units, treatment spaces, support services, and staff areas. The selected firm will be responsible for providing architectural services across four phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, and Construction Administration. Respondents must demonstrate experience and qualifications of the proposed project team, and the selection will be based on numerical scoring criteria, with the highest-ranked firm selected to enter into contract negotiations. Proposals are due by October 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM. The project has an estimated budget of $68,863,000.

The RFP encourages the utilization of minority-owned design firms and outlines preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including the Department of Corrections' Division of Prison Industries. There is no explicit mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor. The RFP also details the requirement for respondents to register with the Kentucky Secretary of State prior to submitting a proposal. The specific contract amount will be determined through negotiations at the conclusion of the Schematic Design phase.