RFB-785-2600000616-6 | RFB-281-26 KAC- Exterior Structure Upgrades and Repairs

The contract solicitation RFB-785-2600000616-6, issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Division of Engineering and Contract Administration under the Department for Facilities and Support Services, seeks bids for comprehensive exterior structure upgrades and repairs at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, Kentucky. The work encompasses the full replacement of existing roof systems including removal and installation of SBS-modified bitumen membranes, slate-like asphalt shingles, and concealed clip standing seam metal roofing in place of original copper roofing. Additionally, limestone capstones throughout the facility are to be cleaned, and limited aluminum storefront components at roof gables are to be replaced. All materials must comply with specified ASTM standards—ASTM D 4897 for base sheets, ASTM D 6164 for roofing membranes and granule-surfaced cap sheets, and ASTM D 6298 for metal-foil-surfaced cap sheets—and must be installed to ensure a weather-tight, code-compliant system. The contract requires a 30-year non-prorated manufacturer warranty covering materials and accessories up to 72 mph wind speeds, plus a separate 2-year installer warranty for workmanship on each individual building. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 13, 2026, with all required documentation—the Official Bid Document and, if applicable, the Bid Bond—combined into a single PDF file. No physical, email, or fax submissions will be accepted, and bidders must register in the VSS system at least 24–48 hours in advance. The place of performance is 200 Artisan Way, Berea, KY 40403, and final acceptance of work will occur on-site by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Payment and invoicing will be managed through the Finance - Division of Engineering & Contract Administration in Frankfort, KY, using project account number 852-CAUU-AC02-01, though specific invoicing protocols are not detailed and require direct coordination with the Purchasing Agent. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement, with no estimated value disclosed, and awards will be made based on responsive bids meeting technical requirements without formally stated evaluation factors. The contracting officer is Janis Wilhoite, with Philip Hurt serving as the project manager and Todd Finley as the agency contact; technical