RFB for the Court of Appeals Building Construction project

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a qualified general contractor to construct a new administrative building that will house the Kentucky Court of Appeals in Frankfort. The contract covers complete design‑build services, including demolition, structural work, interior finishes, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, plumbing, site utilities, and related specialties. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term runs until June 30 2028 (or final completion), with a performance and payment bond required. • Scope: Full construction of a new Court of Appeals building at 1004 Vandalay Drive, Frankfort, KY. • Required trades: concrete, metals, wood, finishes, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, plumbing, site work, utilities, security systems, etc. • Contract type: Fixed‑price, lowest responsive bid wins; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract sum. • Key dates: RFB released Dec 19 2025; Pre‑bid conference Jan 7 2026 (optional); Questions due Jan 15 2026; Bids due Jan 29 2026 3:30 PM ET; Award notice Feb 2 2026; Contract execution Feb 16 2026. • Duration: Approx. 2 years (Feb 2026 – June 2028). • Mandatory documentation: Signed bid form, bid security (10 % of bid), certifications, references, and required bonds. • Contact: Brandy Cook, Procurement Officer (brand​y​[email protected], (502) 573‑2350). • No site visit is required; all plans must be purchased from Lynn Imaging. • The project is funded by the state; taxes are excluded from bid pricing.