Site work for a mixed-use development in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and water / sewer project.

For furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances and materials necessary for Sewer Upgrades Phase 2, Lodge Lift Station and Force Main Replacement, And Cottage Sewer Line Replacement, Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill, Kentucky. Request for Bid No. RFB-226-24 Bid On: Sewer upgrades phase 2 lodge lift station and force main replacement and cottage sewer line replacement carter caves state resort park olive hill, Kentucky. Responsible Contractors who have proper experience, equipment and qualifications are invited to bid on this work. These factors will be considered in the Award of Contract and all work will be performed under the standard regulations for construction of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. INVITATION: Sealed bid documents for the following work will be received by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. Bids will be received through Vendor Self Service VSS as described in the manner and on the date hereinafter specified for the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, appliances, equipment, services, etc., necessary for Sewer Upgrades Phase 2, Lodge Lift Station and Force Main Replacement, And Cottage Sewer Line Replacement, Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill, Kentucky, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings prepared by Mike Jacobs, GRW, and approved by the Department for Facilities and Support Services of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and under the terms and conditions to this Request for Bid. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of a new duplex submersible pump station after demolishing an existing station. The new pump station will include a new wet well, two pumps, rails, controls, and electrical. Approximately 1,870 ft of new 6-inch force main, 770ft of 8-inch gravity sewer, 1,800 ft of 6-inch gravity sewer, and new manholes and sanitary leads. METHOD OF BIDDING: Bids will be received from Prime Contractors on a Lump Sum Bid Basis for the total project. All phases of work shall be bid to and through the Prime Contracting Firms. Bids shall be submitted in the manner herein described and on the official bid document form included with the conditions and specifications and shall be subject to all the conditions asset forth and described in the Bid Documents. SPECIAL NOTE: Bids shall be submitted on the Official Form supplied by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. Failure to comply with the bid requirements will be cause for invalidation of bid. METHOD OF AWARD: Award shall be issued to the lowest-cost responsive bid properly submitted by a responsible bidder. The Bid Documents hall contain all qualifying requirements and forms. It is the intent of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to use all available funds. Bid is subject to Reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (KAR 200 5:410). Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming resident bidder status shall submit along with its response the attached Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status. The BIDDING AGENCY reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder's claim of resident bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination. PROJECT CONTACTS: Consultant: Mike Jacobs, GRW, mjacobs@grwinc.com, (859) 552-0406. Project Manager: Tim Spencer, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Tim.Spencer2@ky.gov,(502) 545-6245. Agency: Lisa Goby, Department of Parks, lisa.gorby@ky.gov, (502) 229-1925. Purchasing Agent: Susan Ward, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Susan.Ward@ky.gov,(502)226-0335. BID SUBMITTAL: Solicitation shall be received by system. Please be advised: Bids shall not be accepted via postal carrier (USPS, UPS, FED EX, etc.) nor can bids be hand delivered. Response must contain all information required by the Solicitation and be executed by an authorized agent of the Bidder, affirmed by electronically submitting the bid through the eProcurement system. To bid, all bidders SHALL be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service(VSS)System at website. Allow 24 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service account to submit a response. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at website under "Download Vendor Forms and Quick Reference Guides." All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to inability to register, document upload impediments, or technical difficulties shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. If you need assistance, contact: Customer Resource Center (CRC) - Email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov; - Locally at 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973- HELP (4357). Online bid responses must be in an status prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation. The assigned date and time stamp from the eProcurement system generated at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor shall establish the date and time the bid was submitted. A bid may be modified or withdrawn electronically through VSS prior to the bid closing date and time. Please be advised, VSS will not allow submission of an online response after the published date and time for closing. Bidders shall attach the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond (if required) as a single combined attachment when submitting their electronic bids. If using a certified check, please upload copy of check with your Official BidDocument in lieu of bid bond. Bidder assumes full responsibility for timely submission of the bid in compliance with the above described procedures and conditions. All results will be posted to website after the bid opening and review. If additional information is needed from the successful bidder, the buyer may be in contact. BID WITHDRAWAL: No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids. BONDING: All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee (in the form of a bid bond or certified check) of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the lump sum base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instructions to Bidders and/or General Conditions. Bonds should be executed by a surety company authorized to do business by the Kentucky Secretary of State and the Kentucky Department of Insurance within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. RIGHT TO REJECT: The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Commonwealth of Kentucky, reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive all informalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the Commonwealth may be served. All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.govorphone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973- HELP (4357). NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED AT THE SITE VISIT. ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS SHALL BE EMAILED TO THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THIS PROJECT. ALL PROCUREMENT QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO BUYER OF RECORDFORTHIS PROJECT.