Find Engineering & Architecture RFPs in Kentucky

27 active opportunities· Updated daily

14+ agencies12 set-aside8 with posted budget

Active engineering & architecture opportunities in Kentucky right now come from agencies including BidNet Portal - KY, Finance Facilities/Support Svc and Boyle County, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find engineering & architecture bids in Kentucky?

Kentucky engineering & architecture solicitations are spread across 14+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Kentucky sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a engineering & architecture bid is worth your time. The 27 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Building Renovation - Boyle County Sheriff DepartmentBoyle County2026-09-08--
Spates Avenue Additional Water Main ReplacementBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-08Minority Business Enterprise-
Legal ServicesBoard of Dentistry2026-09-08--
RFP-904 Architect - CHFS - Upgrade Elevators, Louisville KYDepartment of Juvenile Justice2026-09-09-$2.9M
Building Automation System ReplacementCity of Covington, KY2026-09-10Minority Business Enterprise-
Engineering Services-Max Rhoads Headworks Alternative Delivery Procurement and …Regional Water Resource Agency2026-09-10Minority Business Enterprise-
Construction Management (At Risk) Services for Highlands-Shelby Park LibraryCity of Louisville2026-09-11-$3.0M
HCM ERP System Replacement - Phase 1Finance Ofc of Procurement Svc2026-09-11--
Safe Streets Supplemental PlanningCity of Henderson2026-09-14Minority Business Enterprise$750K
Carlisle Water Service ProjectBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-14Minority Business Enterprise-
City Parks Camera ProjectBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-15Minority Business Enterprise-
Montgomery-Kinniconick Watershed Management PlanBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-15Minority Business Enterprise-
ON-Call Engineering ServicesBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-16Minority Business Enterprise-
Town of Dyer Disaster Debris Monitoring ServicesDFS Procurement2026-09-17--
RFP-48-27 CM/GC KSU Health Sciences CenterFacilities & Support Services2026-09-17Minority Business Enterprise$49.3M
Data Center Regulations Consultant - Request for QualificationsOldham County Fiscal Court2026-09-18-$150K
Professional Services - Jennings Creek GreenwayCity of Bowling Green Kentucky KY2026-09-18--
RFP-56-27 Kastow - Orphan Well Package - Green #003Finance Facilities/Support Svc2026-09-18Minority Business Enterprise$500K
RFP-53-27 Kastow - Orphan Well Package - Edmonson #001Finance Facilities/Support Svc2026-09-18Minority Business Enterprise$2.0M
RFP-54-27 Kastow - Orphan Well Package - Logan #001Finance Facilities/Support Svc2026-09-18Minority Business Enterprise$500K

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Tips for Winning Engineering & Architecture Contracts in Kentucky

  • The SF330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) form is the standard submission format for all federal A/E procurements. Master this form: it requires detailed project descriptions, key personnel qualifications, and organizational charts specific to each opportunity.
  • IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) and MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contracts) are the primary vehicles for A/E services. Winning a spot on an IDIQ provides a multi-year pipeline of task orders.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and Registered Architect (RA) licenses in the state where work will be performed are typically required. Many proposals require specific subconsultant specialties: build relationships with geotechnical, structural, and MEP firms for teaming.

Engineering & Architecture RFP FAQ

What is the Brooks Act and how does it affect A/E procurement?

The Brooks Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 1101-1104) requires federal agencies to select architect-engineer firms based on qualifications, not price. Firms submit SF330 forms demonstrating competence, then the most qualified firm negotiates a fair and reasonable price. If negotiations fail, the agency moves to the next-ranked firm. Most states have similar QBS laws for state-funded A/E work.

What is an SF330 and how do I submit one?

SF330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) is the standard federal form for A/E proposals. Part I covers project-specific qualifications: key personnel, relevant experience, project approach, and organizational chart. Part II is a firm-level overview filed separately. Strong SF330s emphasize specific relevant projects, named key personnel who will do the work, and clear project understanding.

How do IDIQ contracts work for engineering services?

IDIQ contracts establish a multi-year framework (typically 5 years) with a minimum and maximum dollar value. Once awarded, the agency issues individual task orders for specific projects. USACE, NAVFAC, and GSA all use IDIQ/MATOC vehicles extensively. Getting on an IDIQ is highly competitive but provides a steady pipeline of work without rebidding each project.

What certifications help win government engineering contracts?

PE (Professional Engineer) licensing is mandatory. SBE/DBE certification is valuable for DOT-funded work: states must meet DBE goals on federal highway projects. ISO 9001 quality management certification is increasingly requested. LEED accreditation helps for sustainable design projects. Security clearances are needed for DOD/intelligence facility design.

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