RFP-859 Architect CHFS KCPC Replacement Facility

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department for Facilities & Support Services, is seeking architectural and engineering services for the replacement of the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC) facility located in LaGrange, Kentucky. The project involves the design and construction of a new 120,000 square foot facility to serve 150 patients, with a total project budget of $68,863,000. The selected architectural firm will be responsible for providing professional services including programming, design, and construction administration. Key requirements include expertise in forensic psychiatric design, medical/geriatric design, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, landscape architecture, interior design, and security consulting. Proposals are due by October 10, 2024, and the selection process will involve a shortlist meeting on October 15, 2024, and interviews on November 14, 2024, following the provisions of KRS 45A.825(8).

The RFP encourages the utilization of minority-owned design firms and provides information on how to identify certified minority and women-owned businesses in Kentucky. It also includes requirements related to equal employment, reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders, and past vendor performance. Respondents must be registered to do business in Kentucky and provide information on their workload and Kentucky project experience. The contract amount will be determined through negotiation at the conclusion of the Schematic Design phase, and payments will be made in installments as the project progresses through the design phases and construction administration.