RFB-785-2700000058-1 | RFB-44-27 Parks JW Conference Center Upgrades

The solicitation RFB-785-2700000058-1 for the Jenny Wiley State Park Conference Center Upgrades is a state-level construction procurement from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, issued under NAICS code 236220 for commercial building construction. The project involves comprehensive interior renovations including demolition and replacement of flooring, wallcoverings, paint, window treatments, mechanical grilles, a drinking fountain, lighting systems, and a fully integrated audio-visual setup with projector, screen, and controls. An alternate scope includes new tile flooring and acoustic ceilings in the men’s restroom. All work must be performed at 75 Theater Court, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, with mandatory compliance to specifications downloaded from the State of Kentucky Plan Room. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF containing the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond through the Commonwealth’s eProcurement system, VSS, with no physical submissions accepted. The deadline for submission is September 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, followed by a public bid opening at 3:00 PM via conference call. No contract value is specified, and bidders are expected to provide pricing externally in the Official Bid Document. The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the sealed bid format and nature of the work. Evaluation criteria, weights, award basis, and formal inspection standards are not outlined in the solicitation, though compliance with submission requirements is strictly enforced with rejection of nonconforming bids. Contract administration is overseen by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with Susan Ward as the primary contracting officer and David Trautwein as the project manager. Beth Walbridge from the Department of Parks serves as the technical point of contact. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic requirements are explicitly mandated in the document, and no special contractual clauses, options, or invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced. Payment will be processed through the Finance Division at 403 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY 40601, though specific payment methods are not detailed.