RFB-785-2600000649-3 | RFB-08027 KHP Restaurant Renovation

The contract pertains to the interior renovation of an approximately 8,480 gross square foot, one-story building located at 3860 Cigar Lane, Lexington, Kentucky, to be converted into an event space. The procurement is managed by the Finance Facilities/Support Svc of the Commonwealth of Kentucky under solicitation number RFB-785-2600000649-3, with a NAICS code of 236220 for construction of commercial buildings. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth’s Vendor Self Service portal by June 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET, and no hand-delivered or mail submissions are permitted. All bidders must be actively registered in the State’s eProcurement system, complete and notarize a Campaign Finance Sworn Statement per KRS 45A.110 and KRS 45A.115, and provide a Vendor Report of Prior Violations covering the last five years for KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342, as well as federal and state occupational safety violations. A Bid Guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount is mandatory, and the Authentication of Bid and Statement of Non-Collusion and Non-Conflict of Interest must be properly executed. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with no weighted scoring factors. Work performance requires Substantial Completion within 335 calendar days from the Contract for Construction execution date, followed by Final Completion within an additional 30 calendar days. Liquidated damages apply at $920 per day for delays in Substantial Completion and $640 per day for delays in Final Completion. The Contractor must comply with the General Conditions, Special Conditions for Commonwealth of Kentucky Projects, Drawings, and Specifications, which govern all aspects of the project including equipment handling, inspections, and completion requirements. Owner-furnished kitchen equipment, including ovens, shelving, and work tables, must be cleaned, relocated, reinstalled, connected to utilities, tested, and accepted by the Owner prior to Final Completion. All infrastructure supporting systems must be completed and accepted regardless of when final equipment installation occurs. The Contractor is required to provide temporary facilities including fencing, portable toilets, and a construction trailer in the