Expired 9/29/23

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN SERVICES (HILLVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY)

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking statements of qualifications from interested architectural firms to provide professional services for the expansion and renovation of the Hillview Branch Library location. Statements of qualifications must include a final, detailed plan with appropriate pre-bid documents and estimated cost for the expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Hillview Branch Library on its existing site at 155 Terry Boulevard in Hillview, KY. Plans should address emerging service patterns as well as the needs of the community and library staff.

Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville no later than 1:00 PM EST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Any packets arriving after 1:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.

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Schedule

• August 28, 2023: RFQ e-mailed to a distribution list and placed on the Library’s website (bcplib.org)
• September 21, 2023: Deadline to submit questions
• September 22, 2023: Final responses to questions posted on the Library’s website
• September 29, 2023: Proposal due by 1:00 PM EST
• October 9, 2023: Short-listed firms notified
• Late October 2023: Finalists interviews
• Early November 2023: Finalist notified and begin contract negotiations per KRS 45A.370

The Library’s goal is that the firm(s) with whom a contract is successfully negotiated will begin work immediately. The Library reserves the right to change this schedule at any time for any reason.

Questions

Every effort has been made to include enough information within this RFQ to enable consultants to prepare a response that thoroughly and fairly represents their respective capabilities to meet the Library’s requirements. If there are questions concerning the contents of this document, the Library is willing to respond in as timely a manner as possible. All questions and inquiries must be submitted by close of business on September 21, 2023. All questions, inquiries, and answers will be posted in the FAQs below by close of business on September 23, 2023.

Submit all questions and inquiries via e-mail to:
Tara O’Hagan, Library Director
E-mail address: [email protected]
Begin Subject line: RFQ#BCPL23-01

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing or via e-mail to Tara O’Hagan ([email protected]) by September 22, 2023.

FAQs & Inquiries

• Where do I find the Bullitt County Strategic Agenda 2019–2024 and the Facilities Master Plan 2016–2040?
  Both documents are available on the Strategic Planning page on our website.
• While this is purely a qualification based selection, I just wanted to double check that you do not want a fee proposal included with our submission.
• Would you be willing to share the weight of the different selection criteria (share the scorecard)?
• Does BCPL plan to hire a construction manager to provide real time estimating and design input?
• How will the Stottman Annex support the revitalized branch (public services, special event space, staff only, unknown)? Would you consider potentially using the facility for library functions if it’s advantageous for BCPL functionally or financially?
• What is the project construction budget? Is there federal money involved (this greatly affects project cost)?
• Who are the members of your selection committee?

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Expired 8/22/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & TILE CLEANING/SEALING (SELECTED LOCATIONS)

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and tile cleaning/sealing at the Hillview, Lebanon Junction, and Mt. Washington branch libraries. The time frame for the work to begin will be August 28, 2023 and continue through October 27, 2023. The work must be completed within 7 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, August 22nd. 

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Expired 3/21/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 1, 2023. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Central Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview, and the former Ridgway Memorial Library location in Shepherdsville. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 21st.

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Expired 3/16/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 17, 2023 and continue through June 19, 2023. The work must be completed within 30 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 16th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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Expired 2/28/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: EAVE IMPROVEMENT FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a the improvement of the eave, gutters, and downspouts at the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky.  The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 1, 2023 and continue through June 30, 2023.  The work will need to be completed within 60 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 28th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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Expired 2/7/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be February 8, 2023 and continue through May 27, 2023. The work must be completed within 28 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 7th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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Expired 12/15/22

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 South Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be January 3, 2023 and continue through May 24, 2023. The work must be completed within 28 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Thursday, December 15th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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Expired 1/19/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Internet Access via Leased Lit Fiber

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Internet Access to cover a period beginning February 1, 2023, and continuing for at least 12 months. BCPL seeks vendors to provide between 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps of internet access, with installation and fees for 5 static IP addresses to service the Ridgway Memorial Library Kiosk in Shepherdsville.

The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2023–24 funding year. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN/Form 498 ID), or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at https://www.usac.org/e-rate. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, no later than 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Internet Leased Fiber Q&A

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10/31/22

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for snow and ice removal for the coming winter season. The timeframe will be November 9, 2022 through May 8, 2023. The Library will be accepting bids that cover all library properties, including the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, October 31st. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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2/22/22

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Leased Lit Fiber bundled with Internet Access to cover the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2022–23 funding year and are necessary for enhancing Internet access at our branches. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/e-rate.

Sealed proposals will be received in person or by mail/other shipper to the Contact Person: Joe Schweiss, Executive Director, at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99 (only if using USPS), Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, until 5:00 PM EST, February 21, 2022. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail).

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2/22/22

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: NETWORK UPGRADES

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at our newest location within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2022–23 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at our new locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/e-rate.

Sealed proposals will be received in person or by mail to the Contact Person: Joe Schweiss, Executive Director, at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, until 5:00 PM EST, February 21, 2022. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail).

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10/25/21

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for snow and ice removal for the coming winter season. The timeframe will be approximately December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The Library will be accepting individual bids that cover any or all library locations, which includes the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location. Sealed proposals must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library located in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, October 25th. This will be a public bid opening.

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3/29/21

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a 12-month contract for preventative maintenance on our HVAC equipment to begin April 2021. The Library will be accepting individual bids on each of our library locations, which includes the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location. Sealed proposals must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library located in Shepherdsville by 11:00 AM on Monday, March 29th.

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Expired 3/29/21

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 2021. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, and the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview. Sealed bids must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, March 29th.

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Expired 3/1/21

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: NETWORK UPGRADES

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at our newest branch within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2021–22 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.

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Expired 2/22/21

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Internet Access at many branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2021–22 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.

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Expired 6/30/20

INVITATION TO BID: NEW MAIN LIBRARY IN SHEPHERDSVILLE

The Bullitt County Public Library will receive bids from qualified contractors for a General Construction Contract, including site, grading, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection work for the new Main Library. The proposed work will encompass approximately 45,000 square feet of enclosed area.

Expired 10/21/19

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: RFID/SELF-CHECKOUT SYSTEM

Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking sealed, signed, written statements of proposals for RFID systems from qualified contractors to meet the requirements outlined in this RFP. Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, no later than 5:00 PM EST on Monday, October 21, 2019. Any packets arriving after 5:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.

Questions regarding this proposal must be submitted to Joe Schweiss via e-mail no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, October 14th. Responses will be posted below.

RFID Q&A (final)

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Expired 11/19/18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

The Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide bids for a service period from December 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, and the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview. Sealed bids must be received by noon EST on Monday, November 19th, 2018.

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Expired 3/20/18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

The Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 2018. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, and the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview. Sealed bids must be received by noon on Tuesday, March 20th.

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Expired 3/19/18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at all branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2018–19 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.

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Expired 3/19/18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: NETWORK UPGRADES

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at all branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2018–19 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.

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Expired 4/27/17

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDER

The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for an Internet Services Provider to cover the period beginning September 11, 2017 and ending June 30, 2021. BCPL seeks a vendor to provide at least 1 gigabit per second of Internet access, delivered though a fiber-optic medium, to be installed at one of our existing Library locations. The Library’s buildings are all connected via an existing fiber-optic gigabit WAN.

April 27, 2017: Internet Services Provider (PDF Format) »

Expired 2/6/17

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING

The Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified licensed, bonded, and insured roofing contractors to provide a bid for removal of the existing metal shingle roof and replacement with a treated architectural shingle roof with appropriate underlayment for protection from water and ice at our Lebanon Junction branch location at 11382 S. Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction, KY.

February 6, 2017: Lawn Care & Landscaping (PDF Format) »

Expired 3/24/16

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: ROOF REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

The Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified licensed, bonded, and insured roofing contractors to provide a bid for removal of the existing metal shingle roof and replacement with a treated architectural shingle roof with appropriate underlayment for protection from water and ice at our Lebanon Junction branch location at 11382 S. Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction, KY.

March 24, 2016: Roof Removal & Replacement (PDF Format)»