RFB-785-2700000020-1 | RFB-37-27 KVA THVC Replace Exterior Lighting

The solicitation RFB-785-2700000020-1, titled RFB-37-27 KVA THVC Replace Exterior Lighting, is a construction services solicitation issued by the Kentucky Department for Facilities and Support for work at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. The project encompasses the complete removal of existing exterior building-mounted lighting and ground-mounted light poles, along with the installation of new pole foundations, lighting fixtures, poles, and associated circuitry across the campus. Additional work includes replacing selected exterior soffits in the porte-cochere and other areas, as well as removing existing masonry wrap columns and installing new column wraps and a new ceiling designed to conceal conduit and camera system wiring. All project specifications, plans, and drawings are available on the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, and bidders are required to comply with applicable Commonwealth of Kentucky construction safety guidelines. This is a SLED procurement under NAICS code 238210 for general construction services, with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth’s eProcurement system; postal, email, or hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service system and must upload a single PDF containing the Official Bid Document with the actual contract amount, and if required, the Bid Bond. The eProcurement system requires a placeholder value of 0.00 for the contract amount, which must be accurately reflected only on the Official Bid Document. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their account information is current, as it will carry forward into the contract if awarded. The project is managed by Bill Novak of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with Janis Wilhoite serving as the Purchasing Agent. The billing and shipping address for contract administration is The Bush Building in Frankfort, Kentucky.