Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services is seeking qualified contractors to replace air‑handling units, condensing units, ductwork, hydronic boilers, indirect domestic hot‑water storage tanks, and associated electrical panels across ten cottages at the Oakwood Facility in Somerset, KY. Work will be performed in a phased manner, with only one unoccupied cottage under construction at a time. The scope includes removal of existing equipment, installation of new HVAC systems (air handlers, electric duct heaters, gas‑fired water heaters), duct modifications, and electrical upgrades to support the new mechanical systems. Bids must be submitted electronically via the state e‑procurement system; no hard‑copy or mailed bids are accepted. A site visit is scheduled for 10/29/2026, and a public bid opening will be conducted by conference call on the closing date.
• Phased replacement of HVAC and hot‑water systems in 10 individual cottages (101‑118)
• Removal of existing air handlers, boilers, and indirect storage tanks; installation of new air handlers, electric duct heaters, gas‑fired water heaters, and updated electrical panels
• Duct modifications required to accommodate new equipment
• Work performed one cottage at a time; each cottage will be unoccupied during construction
• Mandatory electronic submission through Kentucky’s e‑Procurement system; bid bond required if stipulated
• Site visit on 10/29/2026 (optional) and bid opening conference call on 11/10/2026 at 3:00 PM ET