PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking proposals for new construction of the UPIKE Ag-Tech Innovation Center of Excellence REI Project. Sealed bids will be accepted for the construction of an approximately 11,000 SF facility located at 1367 South Mayo Trail, Pikeville, Kentucky as described in the RFP packet. An on-site, pre-bid meeting will be held on 6/30/2025 at 10:00 a.m. for interested contractors. All interested persons and firms should call Tiffany Thacker at (606) 218-5953 or email at tbaker@upike.edu to obtain the complete Request for Proposals packet. Sealed bids must be received at the University of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 by July 11, 2025 no later than 4:00 PM in the Business Office, on the ground level of the Administration Building. Sealed bids with a proposed lump sum should be mailed or hand-delivered to: UPIKE-Business Office, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501. Please clearly mark submissions “UPIKE Ag-Tech Innovation Center of Excellence REI Project--Construction” on the exterior. Submissions will be opened at Health Professions Education Building (HPEB) – 604 Conference Room on 7/11/2025 at 4:05 p.m. by University officials and reviewed for completeness following the opening. UPIKE reserves the right to reject any and all bids not meeting the requirements of this Request for Proposals for construction services. UPIKE will enter into an agreement with the lowest bidding, responsive and responsible firm. Once a firm has been selected, all unsuccessful firms will be promptly notified. Kentucky Relay Service for the hearing and speech impaired: 1-800-648-6056. Attention of respondents to this RFP is particularly called to the meeting the federal requirements and terms and conditions as laid forth in the RFP packet all of which may be incorporated into any contract issued pursuant to this solicitation. Local, minority and female-owned firms are encouraged to respond. University of Pikeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer