Renovation of a military facility in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a military facility.

Estimated Length of Project: 225 (Substantial Completion) + 30 (Final Completion). The project involves the complete removal of the seven existing rooftop units and installing seven new rooftop HVAC units with adaptive roof curbs, The removal of three Liber units and replace them with VRF split system heat pumps plus the installation of a large VRF system for the Supply Room. Modify the existing exhaust system in the Battery Room by installing a Energy Recovery Unit and a new explosion proof electrical unit heater. Modify the existing DDC control system to except and control the seven new units. Attached hereto is a copy of the "Advertisement for Bids" for furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances, and materials necessary for HVAC Replacement, MATES Building, Fort Knox Military Reservation, Department of Military Affairs, Fort Knox, 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. 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 HVAC Replacement, MATES Building, Fort Knox Military Reservation, Department of Military Affairs, Fort Knox, Kentucky, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings prepared by Roger Cumming ham, Cunningham Consulting, 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. The project involves the complete removal of the seven existing rooftop units and installing seven new rooftop HVAC units with adaptive roof curbs, The removal of three Liber units and replace them with VRF split system heat pumps plus the installation of a large VRF system for the Supply Room. Modify the existing exhaust system in the Battery Room by installing a Energy Recovery Unit and a new explosion proof electrical unit heater. Modify the existing DDC control system to except and control the seven new units. 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 as set forth and described in the Bid Documents. 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. Online bid responses must be in an "Accepted" 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 Bid Document in lieu of bid bond. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids. 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. 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 RECORD FOR THIS PROJECT. Event Bid open Description: 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). 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. Question Deadline 09/08/2025 All Technical Questions Shall Be Emailed to the Architect/engineer of Record for This Project. All Procurement Questions Shall Be Directed to Buyer of Record for This Project. Please be advised: Bids shall not be accepted via postal carrier (USPS, UPS, FED EX, etc.) nor can bids be hand delivered.