RFP-785-2700000060-1 | RFP-907 Arch DOC - BCC Install Kitchen HVAC, Blackburn Corr.

Solicitation RFP-785-2700000060, issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, seeks professional architectural and engineering services for the installation of a new kitchen HVAC system at the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The project follows a traditional Design-Bid-Build delivery method with a total design and construction budget of 1,000,000.00 dollars. The primary objective is to replace an existing steam heating system with a new direct-expansion HVAC system capable of both heating and cooling. Required professional services encompass the full project lifecycle, including the investigation of existing conditions, schematic design, construction documents, cost estimating, bidding assistance, and construction administration. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service portal by October 7, 2026, at 13:30. Submissions must be in a single bookmarked PDF format and include a cover letter not exceeding four pages, a list of representative projects, a proposed project team, and a Federal Standard Form 330 Part II. Selection is based on a numerical rating system evaluating firm size, professional capabilities, general experience, and resident bidder preference. The expected contract start date is October 15, 2026. Awarded firms must maintain continuous compliance with various Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding taxes, wages, and safety, and must provide a final written report evaluating key personnel within one month of final payment.