RFB-107-26 KCA – Capital Improvements Bid Package 2 Theatrical Upgrades
RFB-107-26 KCA – Capital Improvements Bid Package 2 Theatrical Upgrades
Estimate:
$5,412,000.00
Estimated Length of Project:
09/04/2026 (Substantial Completion) + 09/18/2026 (Final Completion)
Kentucky Center for the Arts has two theaters. The larger is Whitney Hall, and the smaller is the Bomhard Theater. In the Whitney theater, demolish/abate existing asbestos-containing fire curtain at the proscenium opening and replace with new framed, fire curtain including new loftblocks, motorized traction drive headblock, steel backbone, control systems, automatic and manual release systems. In both Whitney and Bomhard theaters, demolish and haul away existing orchestra pit lifts and associated motors, drives, etc. In Whitney, reuse and modify the existing lift structure of Lift B. Demolish Lift A entirely. In Bomhard, reuse existing lift structure for both Lifts C and D. Furnish and install new orchestra pit lifts including lift mechanisms and drives and structural steel, perimeter skirts, control systems, and safety systems. Lifts to receive new structural steel dunnage support frames at the pit floor. Whitney theater lifts to receive new wood dance floor system. Bomhard theater lifts to reuse existing stage flooring system. Furnish and install new removable railing systems at multiple levels in both the Whitney and Bomhard theaters. In the Whitney theater, replace the automatic rigging controls, including all electrical work and control wiring.
Alternate Scope:
In Whitney theater, remove existing stage floor and replace with new wood dance floor system. Replace work light controls in both theaters, refurbish and upgrade the dimming and network control systems in both theaters, add color-changing work lighting in both theaters, replace index strip lights and controls in both theaters, add cue lighting system in the Whitney theater, add blue running light system in the Bomhard Theater.
Project Location: Louisville