**As of July 17, 2023, no bids received. No definite date for the rebid.** Sealed bid documents for the following work will be received by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. Bids will be received through MOVEit 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 Water System & Cooling Tower Demolition, East Kentucky Veterans Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Hazard, Kentucky, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings prepared by John Newman, N3D Group, 1204 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40505, 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. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project is for the removal of two existing evaporative coolers for heat pump hydronic system that were left abandoned under a previous project.\tion of four new electric water heaters, panelboard and automatic transfer switch and circuits for emergency power. Two new potable hot water recirculation loops will be installed throughout the building and heat trace will be deactivated. Installation of a new emergency water distribution system with self-priming pump will deliver non-potable water to selected janitor mop sinks throughout the building. 3. METHOD OF BIDDING: 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. Award shall be issued on the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder. The Bid Document shall contain all qualifying requirements and forms. It is the intent of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to use all available funds. Kentucky Workers' Compensation: Pursuant to KRS 45A.480, the Commonwealth of Kentucky may not contract with any person not in compliance with Kentucky's KRS Chapter 342 workers' compensation insurance requirements. Bid is subject to Reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (KAR 200 5:410)