RFB-785-2700000171-2 | RFB-102-27 CHFS OAK Replace HVAC & Hot Tank

Solicitation RFB-785-2700000171-2, also referred to as RFB-102-27, is a request for bids issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The project entails the phased replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems at the Oakwood Facility in Somerset, Kentucky. The scope of work includes removing and replacing air handlers and condensing units across ten specific cottages (101, 102, 104, 105, 109, 110, 114, 115, 116, and 118), providing duct modifications and electric duct heaters, and replacing hydronic boilers and indirect domestic hot water storage tanks with gas-fired domestic water heaters. Additionally, the contractor must provide and replace electrical panels and disconnects to support these modifications. Work must be performed in a phased approach, with only one unoccupied cottage available at a time. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by November 10, 2026, at 18:30. The submission must include the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bond as a single combined attachment. Bidders are required to be registered in the eProcurement system and must provide their Federal Employer Identification Number. The contract is managed by Susan Ward of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. While specific evaluation weights are not listed, the RFB format and bid bond requirement indicate that the award will likely be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Detailed project plans and specifications are available via the state of Kentucky plan room website.