When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Newport. The work is located in Newport, Kentucky, United States.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Newport, Kentucky, United StatesPosted: October 9, 2026Deadline: November 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Newport, Kentucky is seeking a design-build contractor to design, engineer, fabricate, and construct an open-sided steel-frame market pavilion.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified design-build contractor
Must retain appropriately licensed Kentucky design professionals
Structural engineer of record must be a Kentucky-licensed professional engineer qualified in structural engineering
Steel fabricator must be certified under the AISC Certification Program for building fabricators
Must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds
Must provide bid security equal to 5 percent of the total bid
Must design to Kentucky Building Code as Risk Category III
Must provide three comparable steel structure projects completed in the last seven years

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

Bid documents available: October 12th, 2026

Written questions due: October 30th, 2026

Addenda issued by: November 3rd, 2026

Bid deadline: November 9th, 2026

Final completion: Within 240 calendar days after notice to proceed

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 30, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Newport

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Newport, Kentucky is soliciting bids for the design and construction of an open-sided steel-frame market pavilion, approximately 62 by 85 feet, located at 709–717 Monmouth Street. The project includes structural engineering, foundations, steel framing, a standing-seam metal roof, and subgrade fill and grading. Excluded work includes restroom and storage buildings, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, and concrete flatwork. The project requires a $50,000 foundation contingency allowance. Final completion must occur within 240 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Newport. The work is located in Newport, Kentucky, United States.

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