Project Information

Bid Title

2026-302 Demolition of Property

Issuing Agency

Nicholasville city

Location

Kentucky

Published Date

Apr 20, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – 2026-302.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing and proposals for the City of Nicholasville, Demolition of Property located at 105 Stratton Avenue, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356.  Project to include demolition of all structures located on the property to include removal of all Materials, Foundations and Footers.  Final grading of the lot needs to include seeding and strawing of the lot.  Only Clean fill shall be used (No onsite materials).  All city sidewalks will need to remain undamaged.

All RFP’S shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes and submitted to the City of Nicholasville, 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 on April 30, 2026 at 12:00 Noon, which at that time will be recorded as being received.

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Request for Proposal

City of Nicholasville

April 20, 2026

#2026-302

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 Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing and proposals for the City of

Nicholasville, Demolition of Property located at 105 Stratton Avenue, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356. Project

to include demolition of all structures located on the property to include removal of all Materials, Foundations

and Footers. Final grading of the lot needs to include seeding and strawing of the lot. Only Clean fill shall be

used (No onsite materials). All city sidewalks will need to remain undamaged.

B: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The following description outlines the scope of work for the project.

1. Proposers will thoroughly examine the specifications, supplemental conditions, and all 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

Doug Blackford, 859-885-1121 Ext 251 or Pauline Horsley, 859-519-6556 (city cell) should

any issue arise.

4. If a bidder needs clarification of the RFP documents, bidder must submit a written request to the

Purchasing Agent. A request for clarification must be sent to, pauline.horsley@nicholasville.org.

All request 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 RFP’S shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes and submitted to the City of Nicholasville,

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 on April 30, 2026 at 12:00

Noon, which at that time will be recorded as being received.

2. Proposer’s agree that the price will remain firm and subject to acceptance by the City for a period

Of 60 calendar days from the bid opening date.

3. RFP’S received after the time set for the RFP opening will not be considered.

D: Contractor Experience/References:

1. Each interested Contractor shall have at least (3) three years’ experience in the

Structural Removal of all Materials, Excavating. Contractor shall provide at least

(3) Three References.

E: Scheduled work:

1. Contractor to schedule work as advised by The City of Nicholasville Code Enforcement

Division and or Planning and Zoning.

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: Contractor shall have one individual designated as the Supervisor of the crew at

all times, while on Property. A list of all Supervisors shall be provided to the city prior for

scheduled work to begin.

3. Contract Price: Contract price set forth in this RFP shall become a part of this Contract.

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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 filed during duration

of the contract.

. 1. Certificate of Liability Insurance Shall be provided to the Purchasing Department with the

Following minimum coverage:

Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability, including Products and Completed Operations.

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 Compensation for all employees used on the job pursuant to statute.

4. Contractor must hold a current City of Nicholasville Occupational License.

5. Business License, contractor shall provide proof of Business License for the City of

Nicholasville.

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 or 859-519-6556 - City Cell

Email: pauline.horsley@nicholasville.org

Address: 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Name: Doug Blackford, Director General Government

Email: doug.blackford@nicholasville.org

Phone: 859-885-1121

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K. TIMELINE & BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:

All Request for Proposal MUST be received no later than

Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 12:00 Noon

517 North Main Street

Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356

Attn: Pauline Horsley

RFP 2026-302

WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND SHALL NOT BE SUBLET

The City of Nicholasville reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive

any minor informality in proposals received.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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