RFP-180-2700000053-1 | Legal Services

Solicitation RFP-180-2700000053-1, issued by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial and grounds maintenance services for the Bullitt County I-65 Welcome Center. Despite the legal services description in the metadata, the scope of work focuses on custodial duties for the rest area building, tourism and vending areas, and parking lots, as well as minor electrical and plumbing repairs. The contract is anticipated to begin on September 1, 2026, and requires a minimum staffing level of ten employees for 24-hour coverage, including shift supervisors and attendants, with a project supervisor available by phone at all times. The award will be based on a Best Value Ranking Approach, with 95 points allocated to price and 5 points for business experience, requiring a minimum of 24 months in operation. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by September 8, 2026. Strict compliance is required regarding employee background checks, including Kentucky State Police criminal records and National Sex Offender Registry verification. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to OSHA safety standards, provide approved Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, and maintain specific safety and first aid kits to avoid contract cancellation or liquidated damages.