RFQ-155-21 Wall Coverings WKVC Hanson KY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, issued Request for Quotation RFQ-155-21 for wall covering services at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center (JEB WKVC) in Hanson, Harrison County, Kentucky. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide complete wall covering installation services for the Wilson Hall unit and Wilson Hall dining area at this 156-bed long-term care facility for veterans. The scope of work includes removal and disposal of existing wall coverings and baseboards, wall preparation, installation of new wall coverings and baseboards, and installation of handrail coverings matching the new wall selections, with all labor, materials, supplies, and services provided on a lump sum basis. Contractors must schedule required site visits by contacting Tommie Qualls at (270) 322-3566 Ext. 3530 or (270) 339-4782, and all visits are subject to temperature checks and mandatory face mask requirements. The original bid deadline of February 9, 2021, at 4:00 PM was extended by addenda to February 16, 2021, at 4:00 PM, with bids submitted via email to Margaret MacDonald at margaret.macdonald@ky.gov or in person at the Finance Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, The Bush Building, 403 Wapping Street, 2nd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Project completion is required within ninety calendar days from the award date, and award will be issued to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, plans, and specifications.

Contractors must be registered in good standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State and registered in the state's eMars electronic procurement system to be eligible for award. Minority contractors seeking WBE, MBE, or DBE consideration must attach appropriate certification documentation with their bids; however, no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility are identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $250,000 combined single limits per occurrence and a $250,000 annual aggregate, as well as Workers' Compensation coverage as required by Kentucky law with employers liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident. All quotations must include current Kentucky sales and use tax on a lump sum basis with no adjustments permitted after submission, and bidders must execute an affidavit confirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration and payment obligations, and restrictions on business boycotts. No performance and payment bonds are required for this project, and no incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the available solicitation documents. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Margaret MacDonald at (502) 564-5182 or margaret.macdonald@ky.gov.