Final_RFB_605_2500000509_2_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 605 2500000509 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION MODIFICATION

Modification: Yes Version #: 2

TITLE: Rolled Girder Bridge District 1 - Federal

Date Issued:

03/18/2025 Record Date:

03/18/2025

Solicitation Closes Date:

03/26/2025 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2500000509

Reason for Modification

Addendum #1: Answer Vendor Question, move closing date to 3/26/2025.

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

LATASHA CHENAULT

502-782-5673

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

Other KY

Vendor Customer Number:

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Email Address:

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Payment

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 Rolled Girder Bridge 40 ft Weathering Steel TL-1 Rail System

1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

15508 Bridges, Prefabricated (Not Installed)

Extended Description

***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.***

*Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

*See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf.

*Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section.

*Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 40 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 40 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by others.

2 Rolled Girder Bridge 40 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 40 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 40 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by others.

3 Rolled Girder Bridge 40 ft Weathering Steel TL-2 Rail System

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 40 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 40 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

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4 Rolled Girder Bridge 40 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 40 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 40 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

5 Rolled Girder Bridge 50 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 50 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 50 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

6 Rolled Girder Bridge 50 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 50 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 50 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

7 Rolled Girder Bridge 50 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 50 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 50 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

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8 Rolled Girder Bridge 50 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 50 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 50 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

9 Rolled Girder Bridge 60 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 60 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 60 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

10 Rolled Girder Bridge 60 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 60 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 60 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

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11 Rolled Girder Bridge 60 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 60 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 60 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

12 Rolled Girder Bridge 60 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 60 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 60 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

13 Rolled Girder Bridge 70 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 70 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 70 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

14 Rolled Girder Bridge 70 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 70 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 70 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

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15 Rolled Girder Bridge 70 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 70 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 70 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

16 Rolled Girder Bridge 70 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 70 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 70 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

17 Rolled Girder Bridge 80 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 80 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 80 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

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18 Rolled Girder Bridge 80 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 80 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-1 design rated rail system. Length to be 80 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

19 Rolled Girder Bridge 80 ft Weathering Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 80 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - weathering steel with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 80 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be

20 Rolled Girder Bridge 80 ft Galvanized Steel

Extended Description Item will include bridge design and fabrication of a 80 foot Rolled Girder Bridge - galvanized with TL-2 design rated rail system. Length to be 80 feet (out to out of girders) and 24 feet in width between the two guardrails. Item shall include stay-in-place forms - deck driving surface will be completed by

Shipping Information Various Shipping

See Extended Description

Various KY

Billing Information KYTC District 1 - Paducah District Office

5501 Kentucky Dam Road

Paducah KY 42003

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Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item Price

3/18/2025 – Addendum #1 Answer Vendor Question, move closing date to 3/26/2025.

Question #1 - This specification does not specify how it’s to be delivered. There are two options and cost is a factor. Usually they arrive in modular sections. However, we can deliver broke down and you all will be responsible for full assembly. See pictures of the difference. First two are non-assembled…the last is modular, mostly assembled. How should I bid this?

Answer #1 – Modular……mostly assembled

No other changes have been made.

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

Bid responses shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system.

Link: https://vss.ky.gov

An electronic bid shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Bid information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation.

All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov.

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-HELP (4357).

BID PRICES SUBMITTED ON COMPANY QUOTE FORMS ARE DISCOURAGED. COMPANY TERMS AND

CONDITIONS AND/OR SALES AND USE AGREEMENTS OFTEN CONFLICT WITH STANDARD SOLICITATION

REQUIREMENTS AND MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID OFFER.

Online bid responses must be in an “Accepted” status and shall be assigned a date and time stamp from the eProcurement system at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor. The system will not allow submission of an online response after the published date and time for closing.

An offer may be modified or withdrawn by electronic or written notice ONLY if received prior to the bid closing date and time. An electronic offer may be modified by applying the appropriate electronic signature and following the procedure in the state’s eProcurement signature.

PUBLIC BID READINGS

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Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call our conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code 21327950, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Time on the bid closing date.

BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

The vendor MUST include the following with the bid submission. If the items below are not submitted with the bid, the Commonwealth MUST deem the bid non-responsive and SHALL NOT be considered for award.

_____ BID INFORMATION – COMPLETED (See Section 5.00)

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award however, vendors are strongly encouraged to include with bid submission.

_____ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY FOREIGN

ENTITY (See Section 2.24)

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (See Attachments A, B, C, etc. as applicable)

_____ NON COLLUSION CERTIFICATION (Section 1.01 E)

_____ BUY AMERICA/BABA (Section 1.01 F)

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

This is a Request for Bid (RFB).

Vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

Any efforts to negotiate these terms and conditions SHALL NOT be accepted and SHALL cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.

Vendors should review and comply with the general bidding requirements listed under “Procurement Laws, Preference, Regulations and Policies” and “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement Web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/procurement-laws-regulations-and-policies.aspx and https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx respectively. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies related to this procurement.

Section 1 - Specifications – Commodity

1.00 - Specifications of Commodity

The D-1 representative Jason Looper shall be contacted prior to delivery. Delivery Destination will be site specific within District One's 12 counties (Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall, and Trigg).

Except as provided herein, conform to all requirements of the Transportation Cabinet’s Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the Transportation Cabinet’s Current Standard Drawings.

Vendor may be called out for an initial site visit to evaluate the site, discuss the required work with the Engineer, and to prepare an estimate of the materials. Vendor shall schedule the site visit within seven (7) calendar days following notification by the Department.

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Vendor is responsible for the design, shop fabrications of the bridge structure only and delivery of structure to project site. Vendor shall submit Shop Drawings that are required by plans and specifications to KYTC prior to fabrication. Must receive approval from KYTC prior to any fabrication of structure.

Following approval of the Shop Drawings, KYTC will issue a Delivery Order and send to vendor which will indicate approval to proceed with fabrication.

Design must be in accordance with the most current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Specifications and design must meet Live Load Design KY HL93. Design shall also include an 8” concrete wearing surface/decking that will be constructed by others. Guardrail shall be incorporated with the design and shall meet KYTC’s current standards and specifications.

Manufacturer must maintain a registered professional engineer on staff for consultation and provide the name and license number of the engineer. Said engineer shall sign and seal the full design on each project with shop drawings and provide all calculations.

Steel beams and other steel components shall be hot dip galvanized according to ASTM A123. Elastomeric bearing pads shall be provided and shall be included in price. Nuts and bolts shall be ASTM F3125 Grade A325 high strength bolts. Type 1 galvanized bolts shall be used as “direct tension indictors” (DTI’s) in accordance with the standard specifications and ASTM F959. All DTI’s shall be manufactured from a steel conforming to the chemical requirements of ASTM A325 for the Type 1 galvanized steel. DTI’s shall be installed under the bolt head with the bumps facing underside of the bolt head. Put a hardened washer under the nut and tension from the nut.

Manufacturer will provide on-site consultation within 3 days of request by Engineer.

On-site pre-construction meeting with manufacturer’s representative is required if requested by engineer. If needed, and requested by Engineer, a minimum of two on-site meetings during assembly by manufacturer’s representatives.

Length Measurements will be measured out to out of girders.

All freight charges to be included in unit costs.

1.01 - Federal Language

Funds from the Federal Highway Administration will be used to make payment against the resulting contract. The following clauses shall apply:

A. KYTC Standard Specifications

Except as provided herein, conform to all requirements of the Transportation Cabinet’s Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Section references herein are to the Cabinet’s Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

The Standard Specifications can be found at: https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/Kentucky-Standard- Specifications.aspx

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B. FHWA 1273

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf

C. PROJECT WAGE RATES

Wage Rates (Davis Bacon) do not apply because this contract is for commodities and not services.

D. PROHIBITION ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

In accordance with the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2 CFR 200.216, and 2 CFR 200.471, Federal agencies are prohibited, after August 13, 2020, from obligating or expending financial assistance to obtain certain telecommunications and video surveillance services and equipment from specific producers. As a result of these regulations, contractors and subcontractors are prohibited, on projects with federal funding participation, from providing telecommunication or video surveillance equipment, services, or systems produced by:

Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities)

Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities)

E. NON COLLUSION CERTIFICATION

Per KRS 45A.325, “Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders which restrains, tends to restrain, or is reasonably calculated to restrain competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price, or to refrain from bidding, or otherwise, is prohibited.”

Per 23 USC 112 (c) “The Secretary shall require as a condition precedent to his approval of each contract awarded by competitive bidding pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, and subject to the provisions of this section, a sworn statement, executed by, or on behalf of, the person, firm, association, or corporation to whom such contract is to be awarded, certifying that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with such contract.”

The attached Non-Collusion Certification must be submitted to Division of Purchases prior to award of contract.

F. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENT/ Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)

BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENT.

Follow the “Buy America” provisions as required by 23 U.S.C. § 313 and 23 C.F.R. § 635.410. Except as expressly provided herein all manufacturing processes of steel or iron materials including but not limited to structural steel, guardrail materials, corrugated steel, culvert pipe, structural plate, prestressing strands, and steel reinforcing bars shall occur in the United States of America, including the application of:

• Coating,

• Galvanizing,

• Painting, and

• Other coating that protects or enhances the value of steel or iron products.

The following are exempt, unless processed or refined to include substantial amounts of steel or iron material, and may be used regardless of source in the domestic manufacturing process for steel or iron material:

• Pig iron, Document Phase Document Description Page 12

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• Processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore material, or

• Processed alloys.

The Contractor shall submit a certification stating that all manufacturing processes involved with the production of steel or iron materials occurred in the United States.

Produce, mill, fabricate, and manufacture in the United States of America all aluminum components of bridges, tunnels, and large sign support systems, for which either shop fabrication, shop inspection, or certified mill test reports are required as the basis of acceptance by the Department.

Use foreign materials only under the following conditions:

1) When the materials are not permanently incorporated into the project; or

2) When the delivered cost of such materials used does not exceed 0.1 percent of the total Contract amount or $2,500.00, whichever is greater.

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the origin and value of any foreign material used.

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA)

Contractor shall comply with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Buy America Requirement in 23 C.F.R. § 635.410 and all relevant provisions of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), contained within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 enacted November 15, 2021. The BABA requires iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance to be produced in the United States. Comply with 2 C.F.R § 184.

BABA permits FHWA participation in the Contract only if domestic steel and iron will be used on the Project.

To be considered domestic, all steel and iron used, and all products manufactured from steel and iron must be produced in the United States and all manufacturing processes, including application of a coating, for these materials must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes that protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied. This requirement does not preclude a minimal use of foreign steel and iron materials, provided the cost of such materials does not exceed 0.1% of the total contract amount under the Contract or $2,500.00 whichever is greater.

BABA permits FHWA participation in the Contract only if all “construction materials” as defined in the Act are made in the United States. The Buy America preference applies to the following construction materials incorporated into infrastructure projects: non-ferrous metals; plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables); glass (including optic glass); Fiber optic cable; optical fiber; lumber; engineered wood; and drywall. Contractor will be required to use construction materials produced in the United States on this Project. The Contractor shall submit a certification stating that all construction materials are certified to be BABA compliant.

Finally, BABA permits the continuation of FHWA’s current general applicability waivers for manufactured products, raw materials, and ferryboat parts, but these waivers are subject to reevaluation, specifically the general applicability waiver for manufactured products.

The Contractor has completed and submitted, or shall complete and submit, to the Cabinet a Buy America/ Build America, Buy America Certificate prior to the Cabinet issuing the notice to proceed, in the format below. After submittal, the Contractor is bound by its original certification.

A false certification is a criminal act in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001. The Contractor has the burden of proof to establish that it is in compliance.

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At the Contractor’s request, the Cabinet may, but is not obligated to, seek a waiver of Buy America requirements if grounds for the waiver exist under 23 C.F.R. § 635.410(c) or will comply with the applicable Buy America requirements if a waiver of those requirements is not available or not pursued by the Cabinet.

Please refer to the Federal Highway Administration’s Buy America webpage for more information.

Buy America # Construction Program Guide # Contract Administration # Construction # Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov)

The Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to Division of Purchases prior to award of contract.

G. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

DBE requirements do not apply because this contract is for commodities and not services.

1.02 - Non-Performance

If unable to deliver material(s) according to this RFB for a specific period of time, for reasons other than weather or temperatures, immediately notify the Chief District Engineer(s) of each district with an uncompleted order, the Division of Maintenance, and the Division of Purchases, in writing, that material(s) cannot be furnished. Specify the inclusive dates of this period. Failure to comply with this provision may result in cancellation of the Contract.

1.03 - Sampling and Testing

Acceptance of the materials and work will be in accordance with the Standard Specifications. Where sampling and testing are not required the Engineer may require manufacturer’s and/or vendor’s certification. Final acceptance of the work and materials is at the discretion of the Engineer. The Department reserves the right to perform any required testing.

Materials found not in compliance with the requirements of this Contract may be rejected, removed and replaced at the Vendor’s expense, or accepted at a reduction in Contract price determined by the Engineer.

1.04 - Warranty

Vendor shall supply in writing a 10-year warranty on the hot dipped galvanized steel. The 10-year period shall start from the date of delivery.

Section 2 - Terms and Conditions of the Contract

2.00 – Scope of the Contract

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases issues this solicitation on behalf of the Division 1 to award a master agreement contract for: Rolled Girder Bridge.

2.01 - Contract Components and Order of Precedence

The Commonwealth’s acceptance of the offer indicated by the issuance of an Award by the KYTC Division of Purchases shall create a valid Master Agreement consisting of the following:

1. The written Master Agreement between the Parties;

2. Any Addenda to the Solicitation;

3. Any provisions of the Solicitation and all attachments thereto;

4. The Bidder’s response to the Solicitation, and

5. The Kentucky Revised Statutes KRS 45A.

In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of the solicitation, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) the Specifications; (b) other provisions of the Solicitation, whether incorporated by reference or otherwise; (c) Contract or Master Agreement Terms and Conditions; (d) FAP 110-10-00 – General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts.

2.02 - Initial Contract Period

The Master Agreement will be for the initial period beginning upon award and expiring March 31, 2026.

2.03 - Optional Renewal Period

This Master Agreement may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional one-year periods. This extension must have the written approval of the vendor and the KYTC Division of Purchases.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to renegotiate any terms and/or conditions as may be necessary to meet requirements for the extended period. The vendor will be advised of any proposed revisions prior to the renewal periods. In the event proposed revisions cannot be agreed upon, either party shall have the right to withdraw without prejudice from either exercising the option or continuing the contract in an extended period.

2.04 - Divisions/Agencies to Be Served

This contract shall be for use by the following Divisions/Agencies of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: KYTC District 1

No shipments or services are authorized until an official Delivery Order has been fully processed by an authorized agency.

2.05 - Quantity Basis of Contract

Any and all quantities mentioned in this solicitation are purely estimates and are not to be implied nor inferred as being guarantees. The State is obligated to buy only that quantity needed by its agencies during the term of

Document Phase Document Description Page 15 the contract. Requirements may exceed the quantities shown and the contractor will be required to furnish all requirements shown on Delivery Orders dated during the life of the contract.

2.06 - Exception to Required Use of Contract

The establishment of this Master Agreement is not intended to preclude the use of similar products when requested by the agency. The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to acquire large requirements through other competitive processes.

2.07 - Basis of Price Revisions

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise specified, the prices established by the Master Agreement shall be firm for the contract period subject to the following:

A. Price Increases: A price increase will not be allowed during the first twelve (12) months of the contract. The price increase must be based on industry wide price changes. The contract holder must request in writing a price increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date and shall provide firm proof that the price increase(s) is justified. The KYTC Division of Purchases may request additional information or justification. If the price increase is denied, the contract holder may withdraw from the contract without prejudice upon written notice and approval by the KYTC Division of Purchases; however, the vendor must continue service at the contract prices until a new contract can be established (usually within sixty (60) days).

B. Price Decreases: The contract price shall be reduced to reflect any industry wide price decreases. The contract holder is required to furnish the KYTC Division of Purchases with notice of any price decreases as soon as such decreases are available.

C. Extended Contract Periods: If the contract provides for an optional renewal period, a price adjustment may be granted at the time the contract is renewed, subject to price increase justification as required “A. Price Increases”.

2.08 - Addition or Deletion of Items or Services

The KYTC Division of Purchases reserves the right to add new and similar items, with the consent of the vendor, to the contract. If an addition is agreeable to both parties, the KYTC Division of Purchases will issue a Modification.

Until such time as the vendor receives a Modification, the vendor shall not accept Delivery Orders from any agency referencing such items or services.

2.09 - Changes and Modifications to the Contract

During the period of the contract, a modification shall not be permitted in any of its conditions and specifications, unless the contractor receives electronic or written approval from the KYTC Division of Purchases. If the contractor finds at any time that existing conditions make modification in requirements necessary, the contractor shall report the matter promptly to the KYTC Division of Purchases for consideration and decision. All contract modifications shall be subject to the provisions of 200 KAR 5:311.

2.10 - Basis of Shipment

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Quotations of unit prices on this solicitation shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed to the receiving agency. The vendor shall be fully responsible for all shipments and freight charges involved to the ordering agency. The responsibility for filing freight claims lies with the vendor.

2.11 - Notices

The Division of Purchases Buyer identified below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular, express, or electronic mail) concerning this procurement shall be submitted to:

Latasha Chenault

Division of Purchases

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Phone: 502-782-5673

E-mail: latasha.chenault@ky.gov

From the issue date of this solicitation until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors are not permitted to communicate with any Commonwealth staff concerning this solicitation

After the award of a contract, all programmatic communications are to be made to the Agency Contact Person identified in the contract document with a copy to the Division of Purchases Buyer.

After the Award of a contract, all communications of a contractual or legal nature are to be made to the KYTC Division of Purchases Buyer.

2.12 Delivery Orders for Commodities

No shipments are authorized until an official Delivery Order has been fully processed by an authorized agency or payment has been made via Pro-Card.

Penalties assessed for late deliveries will be calculated based on the date of the Delivery Order and the delivery time stated in Section 2.13.

Payment shall be made against the actual quantities received. The Delivery Order shall be modified to adjust quantities if needed.

Any and all items or portions of items not delivered on or prior to the expiration date of the contract shall be considered cancelled after that date. There will be no claim for damages allowed by reason of cancellation thereof.

2.13 - Deliveries

Vendor guarantees delivery of all requested items within 180 calendar days after receipt of delivery order.

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The Vendor agrees that when delivery is not made within the contracted due date, one percent (1%) per day shall be deducted from the Vendor’s invoice for each day the vendor fails to meet the contracted delivery date.

The Vendor is not responsible for, and shall not be penalized for delays in its delivery or when caused by factors or events outside Vendor’s control, including but not limited to acts or omissions of the Commonwealth or third parties, acts of civil or military authority, civil disturbance, war, terrorism, pandemics, explosions, fire, floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or acts of God.

2.14 - Inspection

All supplies, equipment and services shall be subject to inspection or tests by the Commonwealth prior to acceptance. In the event supplies, equipment or services are defective in material or workmanship or otherwise not in conformity with specified requirements, the Commonwealth shall have the right to reject the items or services or require acceptable correction at the vendor’s expense.

2.15 - Invoices

Invoices, if required, shall be prepared and transmitted to the agency receiving the goods or services. One copy shall be marked "original" unless otherwise specified. Each invoice shall contain at least the following information:

a. Contract and Delivery Order number;

b. Item numbers;

c. Description of supplies or services;

d. Sizes;

e. Quantities;

f. Service Dates;

g. Unit prices; and

h. Extended totals.

2.16 - Payments

The vendor shall be paid, upon the submission of proper invoices to the receiving agency at the prices stipulated for the supplies delivered and accepted, or services rendered. Unless otherwise specified, payment will not be made for partial deliveries accepted. Payments will be made within thirty (30) working days after receipt of goods and vendor’s invoice in accordance with KRS 45.453 and KRS 45.454. A penalty payment of one percent (1%) per month shall be added to the amount due the vendor for each full or partial month that the payment exceeds 30 working days.

2.17 - Vendor’s Report

The vendor(s) may be asked to furnish the KYTC Division of Purchases, a report showing volume which has been sold to the Commonwealth and its using agencies each six (6) months of the contract period. The report will include political subdivisions and university purchases. This report may be the vendor’s computer printout sheet or form.

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This shall apply to all items, which are to become a part of this contract. This report must reference usage by brief description, product number or other format designated by the KYTC Division of Purchases.

2.18 - Post Contract Agreements

The Master Agreement shall represent the entire agreement between the parties. Prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof shall be of no effect upon this contract. Unless, contractually provided, the Commonwealth shall not be required to enter into nor sign further agreements, leases, company orders or other documents to complete or initiate the terms of the contract.

Any such documents so obtained will be non-binding on the State and be cause for breach of contract.

2.19 - Service Performance

All services performed under contract shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. It will be the agency’s responsibility to ensure that such services rendered are performed and are acceptable.

The relationship between the State and the Contractor is that of client and independent Contractor. No agent, employee, or servant of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors shall be or shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, or servant of the State for any reason. The Contractor will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and the acts of its agents, employees, servants and subcontractors during the performance of this Contract.

Deviations of services performed will not be made without the written approval of the KYTC Division of Purchases.

Problems that arise under any aspect of performance should first be resolved between the vendor and the agency. If such problems and/or disagreements cannot be resolved they should be referred to the KYTC Division of Purchases for mediation.

2.20 - Assignment

The vendor shall not assign this Master Agreement in whole or in part to another vendor at any time during the initial or optional renewal terms of the contract, without the consent, guidance and approval of the Commonwealth.

Any assignment hereunder entered into, subsequent to the execution of the contract with the prime vendor, must be annotated and approved by the Commonwealth. Any purported assignment without this consent shall be null and void.

2.21 – Ethics Compliance

Contractor certifies that contractor and its employees will not offer or provide gifts to KYTC employees in excess of $25.00 in any single calendar year as defined in KRS 11A.045 (1) and KYTC General Administration and Personnel Policy GAP-808. Moreover, contractor certifies that contractor and its employees will not offer any ticket to a sporting event to a KYTC employee without being reimbursed the face value amount for said ticket as defined in KRS 11A.045 (2).

It is agreed and understood that non-compliance with the above provisions may result in the suspension of vendor procurement participation, contract termination, and/or debarment.

2.22 - Termination of Contracts

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A contract may be terminated for default by the vendor, for the convenience of the Commonwealth, or for lack of appropriation in accordance with 200 KAR 5:312.

2.23 - Endorsements

The Contractor shall not refer to the Award of Contract in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the firm or its services are endorsed or preferred by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2.24 - Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

Pursuant to KRS 45A.480(1)(b), an agency, department, office, or political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not award a state contract to a person that is a foreign entity required by KRS 14A.9-010 to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth (“certificate”) from the Secretary of State under

KRS 14A.9-030.

For all foreign entities required to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth, if a copy of the certificate is not received within the time specified by the Division of Purchases, the foreign entity’s solicitation response may be deemed non-responsive. If the foreign entity is not required to obtain a certificate as provided in KRS 14A.9-010, the foreign entity should identify the applicable exception in its solicitation response.

Foreign entity is defined within KRS 14A.1-070.

Vendors are required to remain in active and good standing during the life of the contract.

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx

2.25 - Discrimination:

Discrimination (because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability) is prohibited. This section applies only to contracts utilizing federal funds, in whole or in part. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

1. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. The contractor further agrees to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law 101-336, and applicable federal regulations relating thereto prohibiting discrimination against otherwise qualified disabled individuals under any program or activity. The contractor agrees to provide, upon request, needed reasonable accommodations. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensations;

and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

2. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

3. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous

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4. The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965 as amended, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

5. The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.

6. In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts or federally-assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in or as otherwise provided by law.

7. The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 202 of Executive Order 11246 in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor, issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

2.26 - Kentucky Sales and Use Taxes

Sales of tangible personal property or services to the State of Kentucky and its agencies are not subject to state sales or use taxes.

2.27 - Extension Period

This contract may be extended at the termination of all contract renewal periods for additional time not to exceed 90 days. This extension must be accompanied by the written approval of the vendor and the Division of Purchases

2.28 – Extension to Other Agencies

The Division of Purchases reserves the right, with the consent of the vendor, to offer this master agreement to other state agencies who may have need for the product(s) and/or service(s). Each state agency must obtain prior approval from the Finance Cabinet Office of Procurement Services.

If Contracts are used by state agencies other than the Transportation Cabinet, such responsibilities will be assumed by the user agency. All billing and payments for materials/services purchased from an agreement will be directly between the user agencies and Vendors.

2.29 - Extension to Political Subdivisions

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The Division of Purchases reserves the right, with the consent of the vendor, to offer this master agreement to political subdivisions and local government entities who may have need for the product(s) and/or service(s). Prior approval from the Finance Cabinet is not required.

If Contracts are used by political subdivisions, such responsibilities will be assumed by the user agency. All billing and payments for materials/services purchased from an agreement will be directly between the user agencies and Vendors.

2.30 - Access to Records

The state agency certifies that it is in compliance with the provisions of KRS 45A.150, "Access to contractor's books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence directly pertinent to the contract." The Contractor, as defined in KRS 45A.030, agrees that the contracting agency, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Legislative Research Commission, or their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, which are directly pertinent to this agreement for the purpose of financial audit or program review. The Contractor also recognizes that any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, received during a financial audit or program review shall be subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884. Records and other prequalification information confidentially disclosed as part of the bid process shall not be deemed as directly pertinent to the agreement and shall be exempt from disclosure as provided in KRS 61.878(1)(c).

2.31 - Records Retention

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