Request for Bids - Clements Street - Farley Place Sidewalk Project

Location:	Kentucky
Posted:	May 21, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	City of Paducah
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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The City of Paducah Engineering Department will receive sealed bids for the City of Paducah’s “Clements St – Farley Place Sidewalk Project” on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 P.M.CST. All Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Commission Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, 300 South 5th Street, Paducah, Kentucky.

This project consists of the replacement of sidewalks along Clements Street and Farley Place.

This project is funded in part or in whole through Community Development Block Grant funding received through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and will require the Contractor and all Sub-Contractors employed by the Contractor to strictly comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Copies of Plans and Specifications may be obtained in the link below or at

Paducah Blueprint (link is external)
AGC of Western Kentucky (link is external)
By email

A PRE-BID MEETING will be held at the City of Paducah Commission Chambers on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The City strongly encourages all interested parties to attend.

Clements Street - Farley Place Sidewalk Project - Bid Packet

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CITY OF PADUCAH

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CLEMENTS ST - FARLEY PLACE SIDEWALK PROJECT

June 11, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLEMENTS ST – FARLEY PLACE SIDEWALK PROJECT

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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DESCRIPTION

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Invitation to Bid ………………………………………………………….…. 2

Information for Bidders ……………………………………………………. 6

Specifications for HUD…………………………………………………….. 4

HUD Section 3……………………………………………..……………….. 1

Title VI……………………………………………………………………….. 2

Federal Wage Rates……………………………………………………….. 2

Bid Proposal ………………………………………………………………... 3

Bidders Required Certifications Affidavit..……………………................ 2

Agreement ………………………………………………………………….. 3

Form of Bid Bond ………………………………………………………….. 2

Performance Bond ………………………………………………............... 1

Labor and Material Payment Bond ………………………………………. 1

Notice of Award ……………………………………………………………. 1

Notice to Proceed ………………………………………………………….. 1

Change Order ……………………………………………………............... 1

Progress and Completion of Work ……………………………………….. 2

Insurance, Legal Responsibility and Public Safety …………………….. 4

Specifications and Related Data…… ……………………………………. 1

Engineer-Owner-Contractor Relations………………………….............. 1

Responsibilities of the Contractor ………………………………………... 1

Materials and Workmanship………………………………………………. 2

Measurement and Payment ……………………………………............... 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -

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Concrete Construction ………………………………………..…………… 4

INVITATION TO BID

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RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

The City of Paducah, Engineering Department, will receive bids for the “Clements St-Farley

Place Sidewalk Project” at 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 11, 2026. All Bids received will be

opened and read aloud in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall. A PRE-BID Meeting will

be held at 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the same location. The Engineering

Department strongly suggests all bidders attend the pre-bid meeting.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will consist of the following two (2) components to be bid separately:

1. Installation of sidewalk on Clements Street beginning at S. 4th Street and ending at

Bridge Street

2. Installation of sidewalk on Farley Place beginning at S. 4th Street and ending at Clements

Street

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

• Copies of specifications and bid materials may be obtained from the City of Paducah

website under Request for Bids or Proposals https://paducahky.gov/request-bids-or-

proposals

• Paducah Blueprint: www.padblue.com

• Association of General Contractors of Western Kentucky: www.agcwky.org

• Via email mtownsend@paducahky.gov

KYTC PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be Prequalified with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet with a minimum

Work Class Code of A or B and possess a Certificate of Eligibility at the time of Bid Opening. A copy of

the Certificate of Eligibility for the Bidder and all proposed Sub-Contractors shall be included with

the Bid Proposal for proof of Qualification. Failure of the Bidder to provide this documentation

shall result in disqualification.

BID SECURITY

A satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder or a certified bank cashier’s check in an amount

of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) shall be submitted with each bid. No other forms of security will be

accepted. Failure to submit a bid bond or certified bank cashier’s check will result in the disqualification

of the bid.

BID EVALUATION - AWARD OF CONTRACT

After reasonable consideration of all bids received, a Notice of Award will be issued to the

responsible bidder whose responsive bid is the lowest bid price in accordance with the specifications.

CONTRACT TIME

The contract time period shall end as of August 31, 2026, at COB (4:30 p.m. CDT).

FEDERAL & STATE LAWS, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

The Bidder is hereby given notice that this Project is funded by a Community Development

Block Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will require the

Contractor and all Sub-Contractors employed by the Contractor to strictly comply with the Federal, State

and all local laws and regulations required by statute. The Bidder shall comply with whichever is more

stringent. Failure to comply with these provisions during the duration of the contract shall be grounds for

cancellation of the contract and disqualification of the eligibility for future contracts.

Because this project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the

selected vendor must comply with all applicable federal requirements, which shall be included in the final

contract with the City, including but not limited to:

• Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended

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• Equal Employment Opportunity requirements

• Federal labor standards, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements if applicable

• Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act

• Copeland Anit-Kickback Act

• Debarment and Suspension requirements

• Compliance with Executive Order 11246

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise outreach requirements

• Certification regarding non-collusion and non-segregated facilities

• Compliance with all applicable HUD grant requirements

In addition, the vendor must comply with the following:

Vendor shall not use grant funds to promote “gender ideology” as defined in Executive Order

(E.O.)14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the

Federal Government.

Vendor agrees that it’s compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is

material to the U.S. Government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729 (b) (4) of title

31,United States Code.

Vendor certifies that it does not operate any programs that violate any applicable Federal anti-

discrimination laws, including Title VI of the Civic Rights Act of 1964.

Vendor must administer its funding in accordance with all applicable immigration restrictions and

requirements, including the eligibility and verification requirements that apply under Title IV of the

Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, as amended (8 U.S.C., 1601-646)

(PRWORA) and any applicable requirements that HUD, the Attorney General, or the U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services may establish from time to time to comply with PRWORA Executive Order 14218, or

other Executive Orders or immigration laws.

The vendor shall cooperate with all reporting, documentation, payroll verification, and compliance

monitoring required for CDBG-funded projects.

FEDERAL WAGE REQUIREMENTS

The Bidder and all proposed Subcontractors are hereby given notice that this Public Works

Project is funded by Federal Funds. The Contractor and all Sub-Contractors employed by the Contractor

shall fully comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 27a to 276a-7) as supplemented by the U.S.

Secretary of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5) as inserted within these Specifications.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

The City of Paducah has adopted a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy in compliance with

803 KAR 25.280, in which drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace is prohibited. All contractors

doing business for the City of Paducah shall adhere to this policy.

OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with the City of Paducah’s

Code of Ordinances and the Project Specifications.

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

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BIDS

All competitive sealed bids and purchasing procedures shall be in accordance with 2CFR

200.319(a) and the City of Paducah’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Procurement, KRS 45A.345 –

45A.460, and the specifications contained herein.

All bids shall be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Paducah. Wording of the Bid Form or

Bid Proposal shall not be changed. Bids submitted on other forms shall be rejected. Unauthorized

conditions, limitations, or provision attached to the proposal shall be cause for rejection of the proposal.

Alterations by erasure or interlineations must be explained or noted in the bid over the signature of the

bidder.

Bid Documents including the Bid Guaranty, shall be enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled with

the words "Bid Documents, Name of Project, Name of Bidder, and Date and Time of Bid Opening,"

in order to guard against premature opening of the bid. Each bid shall be addressed to the Engineer, and

shall be delivered at the address given in the invitation to bid on or before the day and hour set for

opening of bids. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received on time and is

properly labeled. The Owner will not be responsible for premature opening of a bid not properly

addressed and identified.

No electronic bid, faxed bid, telegraphic bid or telegraphic modifications of bid will be considered.

No bids received after the time fixed for receiving bids will be considered. Late bids will be returned to

the sender unopened.

INTERPRETATIONS

Any Bidder having questions regarding any portion of the specifications, or may be in doubt as to

the true meaning of any part of the specifications, or finds discrepancies in or omissions from any part of

the specifications, can submit a WRITTEN request via email for interpretation no later than 12:00 p.m.

noon CDT on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to:

Melanie Townsend, Project Manager

Engineering Department

VIA email mtownsend@paducahky.gov

PRE-BID MEETING

A PRE-BID MEETING will be held at the City of Paducah Commission Chambers on

Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. All interested prospective bidders should attend. In

accordance with HUD regulations, this Pre-Bid Meeting is not mandatory; however, attendance is

strongly recommended due to the complexity of this project. Solicitation documents, scope of work

along with the project details will be discussed at this meeting. Bidders may openly discuss concerns and

questions regarding the Project at this meeting.

ADDENDUM

All clarifications addressed during the meeting along with requests for written interpretations

received will be formally addressed by Addendum. The Addendums will be e-mailed or faxed to each

Official Plan Holder of record, with the Bidder being required to acknowledge receipt.

Any Addendum that may be issued to amend and or clarify the Plans and/or Specifications must

be applied when calculating the Bid and certified by the Bidder on the Bid Proposal. Failure to use the

correct and most recent addenda may result in the bid being rejected. When the Addendum conflicts with

the Original Specifications, the Addendum shall govern.

BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Paducah (hereinafter referred to as Owner) shall have the right to take such steps

necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform his obligations under the Contract. Any Bidder

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