Project Information

Bid Title

City of Nicholasville, Code Enforcement, Demolition of Property located at 705-7051/2 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky

Issuing Agency

Nicholasville city

Location

Kentucky

Published Date

Dec 12, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 23, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – 2025-294

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing and proposals 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 shall include demolition of upper level of structure and any accessory structures on the lot. The project shall also include removal of all materials from the first 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 back wall to facilitate removal of debris from the lower level (ref. engineering report for details). Final grading of the access lot needs to include seeding and straw. 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.

All RFPs shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes and submitted to the City of Nicholasville,

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 later than December 23, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, and will be recorded as being received.

Address Bids to the City of Nicholasville, Purchasing Department

Pauline Horsley, Purchasing Agent
517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
On or before December 23, 2025 at Noon, Eastern Time.
Reference RFP #2025-294 on front of envelope.

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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

RFP 2025-

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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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