Opportunity
University Of Kentucky Uniofky #UK-2608-26
University of Kentucky Job Order Contracting for Construction Services (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Paving)
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
UK-2608-26
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238160, 237310
The University of Kentucky is seeking qualified contractors to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) services for general, electrical, mechanical, roofing, and paving construction projects across its academic and healthcare campuses. - Government Buyer: - University of Kentucky, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS) is the OEM for the Simplebid platform and Unit Price Book (UPB) - Products/Services Requested: - Job Order Contracting services for: - General construction - Electrical construction - Mechanical construction - Roofing - Paving - All work is priced using the Simplebid UPB; no specific part numbers or quantities are listed, as projects are defined per job order - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must use the Simplebid software and UPB for all pricing and proposals - Separate adjustment factors required for normal, premium, and other working hours - Emphasis on Kentucky-based businesses - Compliance with University and state regulations, including safety, insurance, and bonding - No guaranteed minimum number of job orders; individual projects typically under $3 million - Services cover both campus and healthcare facilities, including emergency work - Contractors must attend orientation and job conferences, and manage projects using the Simplebid platform
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Job Order Contractors to provide services in General, Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, and Paving construction. The contract involves multiple small to medium construction projects/job orders based on an adjustment factor applied to a unit price book of construction scopes. The University of Kentucky will issue individual job orders with detailed scopes of work, and contractors will submit price proposals for each job order. The contract term is from the effective date in 2026 through July 31, 2027, with no guaranteed task orders. Contractors must comply with various requirements including insurance, bonds, and adherence to Kentucky laws.