Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking qualified contractors to perform extensive electrical repairs and upgrades at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) campus in Pewee Valley, KY. The work includes installing underground 15 kV circuits, replacing pad‑mounted switches, upgrading a 277/480 V main service disconnect, trenching, conduit installation, handhole placement, and associated cable terminations. Two optional alternatives involve replacing medium‑voltage outdoor gear and installing new 120/208 V panelboards in a minimum‑security building. Bids must be submitted electronically via the state e‑procurement system by 13:30 ET on 21 Oct 2026; a mandatory site visit (with background check) is scheduled for 8 Oct 2026.
• Scope: Underground 15 kV loop feed, pad‑mounted switch replacement, main service disconnect upgrade, trenching, conduit & handhole work, cable termination (600 V & 15 kV).
• Additive Alternatives: (1) Medium‑voltage pad‑mounted gear replacement; (2) Two 120/208 V panelboard replacements.
• Location: Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women, 2401 Ash Ave, Pewee Valley, KY (within secure correctional boundary).
• Bid submission: Electronic only, via Commonwealth e‑Procurement; required documents include Official Bid Document and Bid Bond (if required).
• Key dates: Site visit 08 Oct 2026 (10:30 ET, background‑check required); Bid deadline 21 Oct 2026 (13:30 ET).
• Contact: Purchasing Agent Janis Wilhoite ([email protected], (502) 401‑6239).