RFP-900 Engineer EEC- PRIDE - West Central KY Stage 1

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is issuing RFP-900 to procure professional engineering services for the EEC-PRIDE (Environmental and Economic Characterization - Preliminary Response Initiative for Development and Evaluation) West Central Kentucky Stage 1 Characterization project covering Daviess, Henderson, Logan, McLean, Muhlenberg, and Todd Counties. The selected engineering firm will conduct comprehensive site characterization activities including review of Kentucky Division of Waste Management records, site-specific imagery and mapping acquisition, property value authority research, seasonal site visits with sampling and interviews, identification of environmental impacts, and preparation of final reports with site rankings for potential historic landfill sites. The consultant team must include a Professional Environmental Engineer or Civil Engineer, Professional Geologist, and Professional Land Surveyor, all licensed in Kentucky. Deliverables include Phase A Stage 1 Characterization activities to be completed within 365 days, with firms required to provide minimum three references from similar projects and current Kentucky registration numbers for all professionals. The selection committee will evaluate proposals using a 110-point grading system based on firm experience with required disciplines, past closure section-specific experience, related experience, work performed in Kentucky, and proposal responsiveness. Proposals are due electronically through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system on April 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET, with a shortlist meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026 and virtual interviews on May 19, 2026. Interested vendors should contact Amanda Greer at 502-330-8159 or Amanda.Greer@ky.gov for additional information.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible to receive reciprocal preference equal to preferences given by the bidder's state of origin, and qualified nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities receive 15 percent preference. All respondents must be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State and in good standing prior to contract award; foreign entities must provide certificates of authority within 14 days of bid opening. Proposals must include Federal Standard Form 330 Part II and required affidavits addressing campaign finance compliance and resident bidder status if applicable. The project budget is $795,000, with compensation structured in phases including Phase A (lump sum fee to be negotiated), Phase B (40% of total lump sum less Phase A payments), Phase C (60-75% depending on project cost estimates), and Phase D (25% for non-LEED projects). The selected engineer must maintain professional liability insurance of $1 million per claim and $2 million aggregate, along with general liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents.