RFP-882 Engineer DMA Installation Energy & Water Plans -IEWP

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is seeking professional engineering services through RFP-882 for developing Installation Energy and Water Plans (IEWP) for approximately 125 buildings across multiple Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG) facilities. The primary focus is on mechanical and electrical engineering services for energy and water planning, with key sites including the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center and various statewide National Guard locations. Respondents must be registered to do business in Kentucky and demonstrate expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering. The proposal evaluation will utilize a numerical scoring system, assessing firms based on experience, related project work, Kentucky-based operations, and proposal responsiveness. Critical dates include the proposal due date of August 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, a short list meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, and candidate interviews planned for September 11, 2025, which will be conducted virtually. Interested firms must submit comprehensive documentation, including firm experience, project team details, and required affidavits through the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) electronic submission system.

The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), though no strict set-aside requirements are explicitly mandated. The project budget is established at $300,000 for design services, with the Commonwealth reserving the option to expand scope as funding permits. Vendors must submit bids with a $0.00 contract amount and adhere to specific insurance requirements, including professional liability coverage of $1 million per claim and general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive two-step selection process involving initial scoring followed by interviews with top-ranked firms. Potential respondents must contact Amanda Greer from the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration at 502-330-8159 or Amanda.Greer@ky.gov for additional information. The contract will involve developing detailed Installation Energy and Water Plans across multiple KYARNG facilities, with the ultimate goal of matching the most appropriate professional firm to the project's specific engineering and planning requirements.