Request for Proposal
City of Nicholasville
December 12, 2025
#2025-294
This RFP should not be construed as a commitment on City of Nicholasville’s part to obtain any services from
any vendor or to fully implement this project. At any time, the City of Nicholasville (The City) may terminate
or modify this RFP and request revised proposals from respondents. The City may reject any or all proposals at
its sole discretion. All expenses associated with providing the information requested in this RFP are borne solely
by the respondents to this document. The City assumes no legal or financial responsibilities for such expenses.
A. RFP PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The purpose of this Request for Proposa l (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing a nd proposa ls for the City of
Nicholasville, Code Enforcement, Demolition of Property located at 705-7051/2 North Main Street,
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356. The property has been fully noticed and the Code Enforcement Board made a
ruling on October 22, 2025 for Code Enforcement Case #2022-0068.
This project sha ll include demolition of upper level of structure a nd a ny a ccessory structures on the lot. The
project shall also include removal of all materials from thefirst floor. Chain link barrier fencing is also required
during and after project completion. Foundations and footers shall remain with the exception of a saw cut in
the ba ck wa ll to fa cilita te remova l of debris from the lower level (ref. engineering report for deta ils). Fina l
grading of the access lot needs to include seeding and stra w. All city sidewalks will need to remain
undamaged, including the concrete slab portion of the structure’s upper level. This project is a two phase
demolition with the second phase to be determined after engineering review.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
The following description outlines the scope of work for the project.
1. Proposers will thoroughly exa mine the specifica tions, supplementa l conditions, a nd a ll other
documents.
2. Proposers will make all investigations necessary to inform themselves regarding performance of
services as required by the RFP Documents.
3. No plea of ignorance as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations
will be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the City. Proposers are to contact the
Code Enforcement Division, codeenforcement@nicholasville.org, should questions or issues
arise.
4. If a bidder needs clarification of the RFP documents, the bidder must submit a written request to the
Purchasing Agent. A request for clarification must be sent to, pauline.horsley@nicholasville.org.
All requests will be received by the Purchasing Agent no later than (4) days prior to the scheduled bid
opening.
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C: SUBMISSION OF RFP:
1. All RFPs sha ll be enclosed in sea led envelopes a nd submitted to the City of Nichola sville,
517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356.
Attention: Pauline Horsley, Purchasing Agent.
The name and address of the proposer, date of the bid opening, and the bid name will be shown on the
outside of the envelope. All RFP’S will be received no la ter tha n December 23, 2025 a t
12:00 Noon, a nd will be recorded a s being received.
2. Proposer’s a gree tha t the price will rema in firm a nd subject to a ccepta nce by the City for a period
of sixty (60) calendar days from the bid opening date.
3. RFPs received a fter the time set for the RFP opening will not be considered.
D: Contractor Experience/References:
1. Ea ch interested Contra ctor sha ll ha ve a t lea st three (3) yea rs experience in the
structura l remova l of a ll ma teria ls a nd exca va tion. Contra ctor sha ll provide a t lea st three (3)
references.
2. Awarded Contractor must obtain a demolition permit from the City of Nicholasville Planning and
Zoning Department.
E: Scheduled work:
1. Contractor to schedule work as advised by The City of Nicholasville Code Enforcement
Division.
G: Scheduled Start Date/Ending Dates:
1. Starting Date: To be determined upon award of Bid.
Ending Date: To be determined upon award of Bid.
Project to be completed within 6 weeks upon start of scheduled work.
H. Contractor Requirements:
1. Access to Property: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2. Supervision: Contra ctor sha ll ha ve one individua l designa ted a s the Supervisor of the crew a t
all times while on the property. A list of all Supervisors shall be provided to the Code Enforcement
Division prior to work.
3. Contract Price: Contra ct price set forth in this RFP sha ll become a pa rt of this Contra ct.
4. Liability Clause: Successful bidder shall furnish the following insurance certificates in full amounts
required by Kentucky Statutes. All Certificates shall remain up to date and on file during the duration
of the contract.
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1. Certificate of Liability Insurance Shall be provided to the Purchasing Department with the Following
minimum coverage:
Broa d Form Comprehensive Genera l Lia bility, including Products a nd Completed Opera tions.
Bodily Injury:
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence
2. Automobile Liability, including any auto, hiring autos and non -owned autos.
3. Workers Compensa tion for a ll employees used on the job pursua nt to sta tute.
4. Contra ctor must hold a current City of Nichola sville Occupa tiona l License.
5. Business License, contra ctor sha ll provide proof of Business License for the City of
Nichola sville.
Prior to scheduled work, awarded Contractor must do necessary paperwork
from the City of Nicholasville Planning and Zoning. (Document attached)
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
Please submit the following with your RFP package:
1. List at Least (3) References
2. A summary of your relevant experience and qualifications, including examples of work you have done for
other clients.
J. PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Name: Pauline Horsley
Phone: 859-885-1121 (Office) or 859-519-6556 (Cell)
Email: pauline.horsley@nicholasville.org
Address: 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Name: Code Enforcement Division
Email: codeenforcement@nicholasville.org
Phone: 859-885-9467
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K. TIMELINE & BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
All Request for Proposal MUST be received no later than
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 12:00 Noon
517 North Main Street
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
Attn: Pauline Horsley
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WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND SHALL NOT BE SUBLET
The City of Nichola sville reserves the right to reject a ll proposa ls a nd to wa ive a ny minor informa lity in
proposals received.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
