RFB-785-2600000674-4 | RFB-18-27 Parks - Pennyrile Dam Repairs Study

The solicitation RFB-785-2600000674-4, titled "RFB-18-27 Parks - Pennyrile Dam Repairs Study," is a state-level procurement by the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Finance Facilities/Support Svc for construction and repair services at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. The project requires the removal of the existing low-level drawdown system, installation of a new reinforced concrete stop log guide wall with sill and slots, implementation of a new drawdown system including a gate thimble and operating platform, and the use of PZC-18 metal sheet piling to mitigate leakage. Additional work encompasses masonry joint repairs and stone replacement on the downstream face, tree removal for leakage control, replacement of the pipe handrail with an OSHA and IBC-compliant system featuring a safety gate, extension of the upstream siphon pipe, and reinstallation or replacement of the water line. All work must include site safety, traffic control, water management, and post-construction cleanup. The contract is classified under NAICS code 237990 for other heavy and civil engineering construction, and the work falls under commodity code 912 for general construction services. The solicitation requires electronic submission via the Commonwealth’s Vendor Self Service portal by July 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with all documents consolidated into a single PDF containing the Official Bid Document and, if applicable, the Bid Bond. No hard copies, emails, or alternate file formats are accepted. No formal federal contract clauses from the FAR are included, indicating this is a state procurement following Kentucky-specific procedures. The evaluation criteria for award are not specified in the solicitation, and there is no stated contract type such as FFP or IDIQ. Pricing is to be submitted separately through the Official Bid Document, and while placeholder fields exist, no estimated contract value is provided. Key contacts include Janis Wilhoite as the primary point of contact and purchasing agent, Dwayne Brown as the project manager, and Teresa Hester as the agency representative from the Department of Parks. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site, with compliance required to OSHA and IBC standards for safety components. There are no special requirements for security clearances, key personnel, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions. No representations or certifications regarding size status, socioeconomic status, or UEI/CAGE