RFB-025-2700000165-3 | RFB for the Court of Appeals Building Construction project

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts is soliciting bids for a general contractor to manage the construction of a new administrative building for the Kentucky Court of Appeals located at 1004 Vandalay Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky. The comprehensive scope of work includes all labor, materials, and services across multiple trades, including earthwork, concrete, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and electronic safety and security systems. The project is expected to reach substantial completion within 730 calendar days from the date of commencement, with final completion occurring 30 days thereafter. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Division of Procurement by December 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with the shortest delivery time, with evaluation points weighted at 90 points for cost and 10 points for daily general conditions or contract time. Selected contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equivalent to 100 percent of the contract sum and maintain certification of authority to conduct business in Kentucky. Payment for undisputed invoices will be made within 30 working days, and the agency is exempt from Federal Excise and Kentucky Sales or Use taxes.