Storage Building for Jody Cash Multipurpose Building

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Department of Criminal Justice Training, is seeking bids for a storage building project located at the Jody Cash Multipurpose Building in Richmond, Madison County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2600000100) for a specific 12' x 30' pre-engineered storage shed with detailed technical requirements, including metal siding, black trim and roof, double 72" x 72" doors, a 2' x 3' window, heavy-duty flooring with 2x6 floor joists, an 8-foot loft, ridge venting, and single bubble insulation. The bid will use a Best Value - Ranking Approach, with 90 points allocated to price and 10 points to delivery, requiring vendors to submit a single model/brand for each item. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with vendors required to obtain a signed Site Visit Validation Form. Written questions are due by September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and the bid closing date is September 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the bid documents include several mandatory affidavit forms addressing campaign finance compliance, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder status, which suggest potential preferences for Kentucky-based businesses. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance. The procurement allows for a potential contract award as a Group All, meaning vendors must bid on all line items. While no specific budget ceiling is mentioned, the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFB if responses exceed available funding. Vendors must maintain bid pricing validity for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and the agency may conduct compliance checks on past vendor performance. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on the specified evaluation criteria, with an emphasis on competitive pricing and timely delivery.