RFP-881 Commissioning Authority Engineer DOC EKCC

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking a Commissioning Authority Engineer for an HVAC replacement project at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC) located in West Liberty, Metcalfe County. The Request for Proposal (RFP-881) solicits professional engineering services to provide comprehensive commissioning for multiple buildings within the correctional complex, including the Administration Building, four Housing Units, Minimum Security Facility, General Warehouse/Maintenance Building, and a potential Training Center. The selected engineer must review design documents, specifications, and perform functional testing of the building envelope, systems, and equipment, with a focus on HVAC systems such as VAV systems, multizone units, air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, exhaust systems, and control mechanisms. The proposed Project Manager must have a minimum of five years of commissioning experience on comparable projects, with a preference for team members certified by AABC Commissioning Group or Building Commissioning Association. Proposals are due electronically through the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system by July 8, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a shortlist meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, and potential interviews on July 24, 2025. The selection process will utilize a numerical scoring system evaluating disciplines, related experience, work to be performed in Kentucky, and proposal responsiveness.

The RFP encourages participation from minority-owned design professional firms and requires respondents to be registered to do business in Kentucky. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a commitment to diversity in vendor selection. Vendors must submit their proposals with a $0.00 contract amount through the VSS system, indicating this is a professional services selection rather than a traditional bid. The project's total budget for design and construction is $165,400,000, though the specific contract value for the Commissioning Authority Engineer is not directly specified. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation. Interested firms will need to integrate their services with the existing correctional complex infrastructure and coordinate closely with the project's design and construction teams. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed qualifications, project approach, and team capabilities, with the ultimate goal of selecting the most qualified engineering firm to oversee the HVAC replacement commissioning process.