RFB-785-2700000047-2 | RFB-45-27 Russellville Armory Renovations DMA

The solicitation RFB-785-2700000047-2 for the Russellville Armory Renovations DMA is a state-level construction project administered by the Kentucky Division of Engineering and Contract Administration under the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The project entails the renovation of approximately 16,400 square feet of an existing armory facility located at 600 Armory Drive in Russellville, Kentucky, with work including replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems, renovation of restrooms, showers, classrooms, offices, storage areas, lockers, IT spaces, and a food service area, along with installation of new interior finishes such as eggshell acrylic latex paint, gloss alkyd enamel on doors and trim, and epoxy paint in restrooms. Bidders are required to submit a single combined PDF containing the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond via the Commonwealth’s Vendor Self-Service (VSS) eProcurement portal by the deadline of August 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time; no hard copies, emails, or alternative delivery methods are accepted. Pricing is not provided in the solicitation—bidders must enter $0.00 in the system and submit actual bid amounts as an attachment, with all proposals contingent on registration in the VSS system and provision of a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), though Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are not required. The procurement is governed under NAICS code 236220 and follows a Request for Bid format, typically indicative of a Firm Fixed Price contract, though the formal contract type is not explicitly stated. Key points of contact include Janis Wilhoite as the primary purchasing agent and Brian Cottingham as the project manager, with additional coordination from the Department of Military Affairs through Evan McDonald. The site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, and Addendum No. 001 modifies architectural drawings and specifications, which bidders must acknowledge. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities lie with the Commonwealth, with performance expected at the Russellville Armory site, though no formal period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or contractual clause numbers from the FAR are specified. Evaluation factors for award are not outlined in the solicitation, nor are there provisions for options, security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest protections. Packaging, marking, or federal military compliance standards such as MIL-STD are