RFP-871 Architect KYTC D9 Rowan Co. East & West Bound Rest A

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP-871) for architectural and engineering services to renovate the East and West Bound Rest Areas located on I-64 in Rowan County, approximately 3.5 miles east of Highway 32 at Mile Point 141. The project requires comprehensive professional services including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering work to bring the facilities up to current code and ADA requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the VSS system by January 29, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with shortlist meetings scheduled for February 6, 2025, and interviews on February 17, 2025. The project will be conducted in multiple phases: Phase A (90 days), Phase B (30 days), Phase C (90 days), with Phase D timing to be determined during design. Evaluation of proposals will use a numerical rating system allocating points across several categories: Architect (35 points), Mechanical Engineer (25 points), Electrical Engineer (20 points), Civil Engineer (10 points), Related Experience (20 points), Work to be Performed in KY (5 points), and Responsiveness to Proposal (15 points).

The solicitation requires all firms to be registered in Kentucky and provide Kentucky registration numbers for all architects and engineers. The project will be 100% federally funded, with the Commonwealth reserving the option to increase the scope of services as funding allows. The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA) will handle vertical work, while KYTC will manage horizontal work through the construction phase. Facility assessments from 2005 indicate the existing rest areas, originally constructed in 1979, require significant renovations including infrastructure improvements, water and sewer system updates, and addressing maintenance issues such as drainage problems, curb damage, and outdated facility components. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves comprehensive renovation of two rest area facilities with multiple structures including main buildings, toilet rooms, vending areas, picnic shelters, and associated site improvements. Interested firms should carefully review the detailed requirements, including the Sample Agreement Between Owner and Architect/Engineer, which outlines compensation structures, insurance requirements, and service expectations.