RFB-785-2600000609-7 | RFB-278-26 FSS- TCOB Roof Project

The solicitation for the RFB-278-26 FSS-TCOB Roof Project, issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department for Facilities and Support Services, seeks bids for the complete replacement of a roofing system on the Transportation Cabinet Office Building in Frankfort, Kentucky. The project involves installing an SBS-modified bituminous membrane roof over metal and concrete decks, including insulation, designated walkways, and new roof drains, with strict adherence to manufacturer specifications and industry standards such as ASTM, UL, FM Approvals, and NRCA guidelines. The work must be performed by a prime contractor who self-performs all low-slope, metal panel, and SBS roofing installations, holds current manufacturer certification, and can demonstrate at least five consecutive years of relevant experience with comparable projects. The project has a defined performance timeline of 280 calendar days to achieve substantial completion, followed by 30 days for final completion, with all work conducted on-site under stringent security and access restrictions to avoid disruption to ongoing state operations. Contractors must provide proof of experience, adhere to ADA-compliant temporary access requirements, follow strict COVID-19 compliance protocols, and ensure all warranty documentation is issued or endorsed to the Commonwealth. All materials must be delivered in original sealed containers, protected from environmental damage, and clearly labeled with manufacturer details, production dates, and approved certification marks such as FM, UL 790 Class B, ANSI/SPRI, and ASTM. Submittals require detailed shop drawings, product data sheets, physical samples, and compliance certificates, though no formal attachment list is provided. Bidders must submit a single PDF containing the completed Official Bid Document and any required bid bond via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by the deadline of July 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM; physical submissions are prohibited. Pricing is not included in the solicitation document itself—bidders are instructed to submit $0.00 electronically and enter all unit and extended prices within the attached Official Bid Document. Key contractual provisions governed by the Commonwealth’s special conditions include defined allowances for 3,200 square feet of wet area roof removal and replacement, liquidated damages contingent on timelines, inspection milestones during base and cap sheet installation, and final acceptance by the Architect, with all warranty terms subject to Kentucky law. Contract administration is overseen by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with primary points of contact including Janis Wilhoite and Carl Kratzer, while the COTR