How to bid on Patterson Office Tower renovations for the University of Kentucky

What the University is buying

The University of Kentucky is seeking renovations to the 4th floor of Patterson Office Tower in Lexington, Kentucky. The solicitation is an invitation for bids (IFB) in the construction category.

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience delivering renovation work.

Dates and deadline details

The listing gives October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET as the deadline. The description does not identify what October 29 refers to, so check the solicitation document for the confirmed closing date and time.

The supplied information lists a pre-bid meeting, but its dates conflict: the summary says October 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, while the full description says October 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. The summary says written questions are due October 12; the full description gives October 16. Confirm the current dates in the solicitation and any addenda before relying on them.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB is relevant to construction firms that can take on renovation work. Review the solicitation to determine whether the project’s specific scope and bid requirements fit your company.

How to respond

Click “View original source” to open the solicitation PDF on the University of Kentucky Purchasing site. Review the scope, addenda and appendices, and the written-question and closing dates.

Submit your bid exactly as the document directs and before the confirmed closing deadline.

Prepare a careful bid

Read the full scope and all addenda before pricing the work. Use the document’s instructions to check what your bid must include, how it must be submitted, and which deadlines apply.

If you plan to attend the pre-bid meeting or send written questions, first verify the dates and meeting details in the current solicitation documents. Keep a record of the requirements and materials you use to prepare your bid.