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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Transportation (KYTC), District 5 (Louisville District) for electrical maintenance and repair services. The solicitation encompasses field construction, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals, flashing beacons, school flashers, and various types of lighting systems including roadway, aviation, bridge, pedestrian, rest area, tunnel, and intersection lighting across eight counties: Bullitt, Henry, Franklin, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble. The contract requires comprehensive labor and equipment services across 85 line items, including electrician hours (200 estimated hours), laborer hours (200 estimated hours), equipment operator hours (100 estimated hours), service vehicles (250 hours), specialized equipment such as 30-foot and 50-foot bucket trucks, various conduit installations, wiring, cables, cabinets, poles, luminaires, sensors, and installation services. The solicitation closes on August 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with online bidding mandatory through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal at https://vss.ky.gov. Prior to award, contractors must submit vehicle identification numbers (VINs), employee qualifications documentation, and proof of insurance. The contract term is not explicitly specified in this document, though renewal is contingent upon employee certifications in IMSA Level II (Traffic Signal Technician I & II) and IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I within six months of contract start.
Pricing is structured with maximum hourly rates established for labor categories: electricians capped at $90.00 per hour, laborers at $60.00 per hour, equipment operators at $75.00 per hour, and on-call services at $10.00 per electrician per hour. Equipment rental rates, material furnish-and-install items, and specialty services carry individual pricing subject to competitive bidding. Contractors must be licensed as electrical contractors by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Building & Construction, maintain a minimum two-person crew for lighting work and three-person crew for signal work, and employ at least one licensed electrician per crew. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (11th edition), 2026 Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specifications, and OSHA/KOSHA safety requirements. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to damage to public or private infrastructure, traffic control, and material disposal. Liquidated damages of $500 per day per occurrence apply for failure to meet specified completion timeframes, including full traffic signal installation within 14 business days, emergency on-call response within 2 hours, and routine work response within five business days. The contract requires daily field reports, monthly invoicing with supporting documentation, and maintenance of records for five years following final payment for Cabinet audit purposes.
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Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 1
Commonwealth of Kentucky
SOLICITATION
Modification: No Version #:
TITLE: Electrical Maintenance D5
Date Issued:
07/21/2026 Record Date:
07/21/2026
Solicitation Closes Date:
08/11/2026 Time:
13:30
Solicitation No:
RFB 605 2700000037
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
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Vendor Name:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
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.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 2
Line Items
Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group
Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt
1 Electrician 200.00000 HOUR
Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #
96883 Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair
Extended Description Electrician
***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.***
Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
See section 1.00 for Specifications.
See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf.
A maximum hourly rate has been set for this line item. The unit price shall not exceed $90.00.
Electrician pay shall be paid to licensed electricians and to employees performing electrical work under the supervision of a licensed electrician. See invoicing and field sheets for common examples where unlicensed employees would be paid electrician pay.
NOTE: This line will also be used to pay for permit applications. The quantity of hours to be paid for the completion of the application shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
2 Laborer 200.00000 HOUR
Laborer
A maximum hourly rate has been set for this line item. The unit price shall not exceed $60.00.
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3 Equipment Operator 100.00000 HOUR
Equipment Operator
A maximum hourly rate has been set for this line item. The unit price shall not exceed $75.00.
4 Service Vehicle 250.00000 HOUR
Service Vehicle
Unit shall be capable of transporting equipment, tools, and individuals.
This can only be billed when:
* Travelling to Central Office warehouse to pick up or drop-off materials, or
* Transporting materials from Central Office warehouse to the district, or
* Employees are being paid hourly and there is no other equipment (Line Items 5-11) that is eligible for reimbursement at an hourly rate.
Approval of Project Manager is required, prior to starting work, if more than one service vehicle is required for hourly work.
5 30' Bucket Truck 160.00000 HOUR
30' Bucket Truck
Unit shall have a working height of thirty (30) feet.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 4
6 50' Bucket Truck 8.00000 HOUR
50' Bucket Truck
Unit shall have a working height of fifty (50) feet.
7 Skid Steer Loader 5.00000 HOUR
Skid Steer Loader
Unit shall be minimum of 80 HP and equipped with a bucket and shall include transporting of this item.
8 Flatbed Truck 5.00000 HOUR
Flatbed Truck
Unit shall be three quarter ton to five ton.
9 Air Compressor 5.00000 HOUR
Air Compressor
Unit shall have tools including jackhammer and shall include transporting of this item.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 5
10 Aerial Lift Device 5.00000 HOUR
Aerial Lift Device
Unit shall be capable of lifting personnel to a height of 130 ft Unit shall be capable of lowering and erecting high mast lighting structures up to 120 in height. If item needs to be transported, this is incidental to this item.
11 1 1/2 Ton Line Truck 5.00000 HOUR
1 1/2 Ton Line Truck
Unit shall be equipped with 9", 18", 24", and 36" rock augers. Unit shall also include a pole trailer that carries a 45' pole.
12 Furnish and Install Conduit - 1/2 inch to 1 Inch Rigid Steel
200.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit - 1/2 inch to 1 Inch Rigid Steel
Furnish and Install Conduit 1/2 Inch to 1 Inch Rigid Steel
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 6
13 Furnish and Install Conduit - 1 1/4 Inch Rigid Steel
200.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit - 1 1/4 Inch Rigid Steel
14 Furnish and Install Conduit 2 Inch Rigid Steel 200.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit 2 Inch Rigid Steel
15 Furnish and Install Conduit 2 1/2 Inch to 4 Inch Rigid Steel
100.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit 2 1/2 Inch to 4 Inch Rigid Steel
16 Furnish and Install Conduit 1/2 Inch to 1 Inch
PVC
10.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit 1/2 Inch to 1 Inch PVC
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 7
17 Furnish and Install Conduit 1 1/4 Inch PVC 10.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit 1 1/4 Inch PVC
18 Furnish and Install Conduit 2 Inch PVC 10.00000 FT
Furnish and Install Conduit 2 Inch PVC
19 Furnish and Install Conduit 2 1/2 Inch to 4 Inch PVC
Furnish and Install Conduit 2 1/2 Inch to 4 Inch PVC
20 Furnish and Install Conduit 3/4 inch to 2 Inch Flex
Furnish and Install Conduit 3/4 inch to 2 Inch Flex Flexible Conduit
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 8
21 Wire - #4 or Smaller (Does not include Loop Wire)
600.00000 FT
Wire- #4 or Smaller (Does not include Loop Wire)
22 Wire - #2 or Larger 400.00000 FT
Wire - #2 or Larger
23 Wire - Loop Wire (IMSA 51-7) 100.00000 FT
Wire- Loop Wire (IMSA 51-7)
24 Cable - Signal Cables 3C, 5C, and 7C (IMSA 19 1)
5000.00000 FT
Signal Cables 3C, 5C, and 7C (IMSA 19 1) Cable
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 9
25 Loop Lead-In Cable (IMSA 19-2) 1000.00000 FT
Loop Lead-In Cable (IMSA 19-2)
26 Cable - Multi-Conductor 100.00000 FT
Cable - Multi-Conductor
Item may include but is not limited to RG-213, RG-58, RG-59, fiber optic cable, Belden 8281, Belden 9165, Belden 9731, PE-22, PE-38, Plenum, EIA/TIA Plenum Rated or approved equals.
27 Span Wire 10,800 LB / 15400 LB or Similar 250.00000 FT
Span Wire 10,800 LB / 15400 LB or Similar
Span wire shall include the installation of the span wire and any associated hardware necessary for proper installation. This item requires the Contractor to furnish the following items: insulators, clevices, I-Bolts, and any other similar hardware. The Cabinet will furnish the following items: messenger cable, strandvices, splices, pole collars (existing and new), bull rings, rock anchors, anchors, guide guard, and cable rings. The Contractor is responsible for installing noted Cabinet furnished items. Contractor shall be responsible to bond all span wires to comply with the NEC for Equipment grounding and supply connectors for this.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 10
28 Cabinet Model 332 Base-Mounted 5.00000 EA
Cabinet Model 332 Base-Mounted
29 Cabinet Model 336 Pole-Mounted 5.00000 EA
Cabinet Model 336 Pole-Mounted
30 Enclosure - Other 10.00000 EA
Enclosure - Other
Enclosure -Other shall include flasher, RWIS, DMS, and other metal or fiberglass enclosures from 6" x 6" x 6" up to 24" x 24" x 10".
31 Install Base Mounted Lighting Cabinet 5.00000 EA
Install Base Mounted Lighting Cabinet
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 11
32 Install Pole Mounted Lighting Cabinet 5.00000 EA
Install Pole Mounted Lighting Cabinet
33 Pole 35 Ft to 55 Ft Wooden 10.00000 EA
Pole 35 Feet to 55 Feet Wooden
34 Steel Pole up to 45 Ft (includes MAST Arms) 10.00000 EA
Steel Pole up to 45 Feet (includes MAST Arms)
35 Pole - Steel 46 Ft to 120 Ft 10.00000 EA
Pole Steel 46 Feet to 120 Feet
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 12
36 Pole - Pedestal 10.00000 EA
Pole - Pedestal
37 Tower Aluminum 20 ft to 40 Ft 5.00000 EA
Tower Aluminum 20 Feet to 40 Feet
This is an install only line. Pole will be provided to Contractor and it could be up to 4 sections.
38 Furnish and Install Base: Steel Pole from 46 Ft to 120 Ft
5.00000 CUYD
Furnish and Install Base Steel Pole from 46 Feet to 120 Feet
39 Furnish and Install Base: Steel Pole Up to 45 Ft
Furnish and Install Base Steel Pole Up to 45 Feet
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 13
40 Furnish and Install Base: Pedestal 5.00000 CUYD
Furnish and Install Base: Pedestal
Four (4) foot deep including #6 vertical bars and #3 tie/spiral bars.
41 Furnish and Install Pad : Cabinet, Enclosure or Tower
Furnish and Install Pad: Cabinet, Enclosure or Tower
Payment for pads shall be based on the number of cubic yards of concrete required for installation, rounded up to the nearest tenth of a yard.
42 Furnish and Install Base - Luminaire 5.00000 CUYD
Furnish and Install Base - Luminaire
43 Traffic Signal Head 20.00000 EA
Traffic Signal Head
Traffic signal shall include the installation of any specified signal head up to a five section signal head. This item includes but is not limited to the installation or building of any hangers, brackets, tethers, backplates and any other hardware required. The contractor shall furnish and install a rubber grommet in drilled hole. This item includes the installation of LED modules in the signal housing and the installation of wiring from LED modules to
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 14 internal terminal strap. If replacing an existing traffic signal, the removal of the existing head is included in this item.
This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks. Contractor shall be responsible to bond all metal components to comply with the NEC for Equipment grounding and supply connectors for this.
44 Pedestrian Signal 20.00000 EA
Pedestrian Signal
Pedestrian signal shall include installation of specified signal head. Also included in this item shall be the installation of any material such as banding, brackets and other hardware needed to install the signal head to a wooden pole, steel strain pole, mast arm pole or pedestrian pole. The drilling of holes in poles for installation of wire shall be incidental to this item. The contractor shall furnish and install a rubber grommet in drilled hole. This item includes the installation of LED modules in the signal housing and the installation of wiring from LED modules to internal terminal strap. . If replacing an existing pedestrian signal, the removal of the existing head is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
Contractor shall be responsible to bond all metal components to comply with the NEC for Equipment grounding and supply connectors for this
45 Pedestrian Push- Button 20.00000 EA
Pedestrian Push- Button
Pedestrian push-button shall include the installation of a push-button. Included with this item shall be the installation of any hardware necessary for attachment of the push-button to a wooden pole, steel strain pole, mast arm pole or pedestrian pole. Also included is the installation of a pedestrian sign (if required). The Contractor shall furnish and install bolts or screws for the attachments of push-buttons or signs. The drilling of holes in poles for installation of wire shall be incidental to this item.
The contractor shall furnish and install a rubber grommet in drilled hole. If replacing an existing pedestrian push button, the removal of the existing head is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks. Contractor shall be responsible to bond all metal components to comply with the NEC for Equipment grounding and supply connectors for this
46 Accessible Pedestrian Push- Button 20.00000 EA
Accessible Pedestrian Push- Button
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 15
Accessible pedestrian push-button shall include the installation of the push-button, the module in the pedestrian signal head, the wiring between the detector and the module, the termination of all wires and any other hardware necessary for proper installation. The Contractor shall furnish and install bolts or screws for the attachments of push-buttons or signs. The wire from the controller cabinet to the module and any conduit necessary shall be paid for separately. The drilling of holes in poles for installation of wire shall be incidental to this item. The contractor shall furnish and install a rubber grommet in drilled hole. If replacing an existing push button, the removal of the existing head is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks. Contractor shall be responsible to bond all metal components to comply with the NEC for Equipment grounding and supply connectors for this.
47 Signal-Electrical Svc (Signal, School Flashers, Beacon, etc)
5.00000 EA
Signal- Electrical Service (Signal, Beacons, School Flashers, and LED Blinker sign) Blinker sign
Electrical service shall include installing safety switch (s) and meter base on cabinet, pole or other specified structure in accordance with local utility requirements, and connection of service wire to equipment. This item includes the installation conduits (weatherheads) and wiring from the utility service wiring to the bottom of the service disconnect. All conduits, grounding system, and wiring from bottom of disconnect shall be billed with separate items. The cabinet shall pay any electrical and/or inspection fees. The Cabinet as part of the initial electrical bill will pay any line extension construction costs. This item does include any labor hours and equipment hours required to meet with the utility company representative and locate poles, deliver inspection certificates, and otherwise coordinate the installation of the service. This item includes that the contractor furnishing and installing conduits used for grounding and service run (this is up to 2 foot pass the base edge or pole). If replacing an existing service, the removal of the existing service is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
48 Ground Rod (Signal or Lighting) 5.00000 EA
Ground Rod (Singal & Lighting)
Ground rod shall include installing a 5/8" x 8' copper clad steel ground rod in accordance with plans and specifications. This item includes the installation of any hardware or welding required for attachment of the ground wire to the ground rod. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks
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49 Furnish/ Install Lighting HighMast 5.00000 EA
Furnish/ Install Lighting HighMast
Ground rod shall include furnishing and installing a 3/4" x 10' copper clad steel ground rod in accordance with plans and specifications. This item includes furnishing and installing of any hardware or welding required for attachment of the ground wire to the ground rod. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
50 Junction Box 5.00000 EA
Junction Box
Junction box shall include the installation of a composite concrete junction box as required. This item includes excavation (includes rock), furnishing, and installing drainage aggregate (#57) in accordance with KYTC specifications. This item includes furnishing and installing fiber fabric type IV in accordance with KYTC Specifications. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
51 Junction Box Type B 5.00000 EA
Junction Box Type B
Junction box shall include the installation of a composite concrete junction box as required. This item includes excavation (includes rock), furnishing and installing drainage aggregate (#57) in accordance of KYTC specifications. This item includes furnishing and installing fiber fabric type IV in accordance of KYTC Specifications. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 17
52 Loop Saw Slot and Fill 10.00000 FT
Loop Saw Slot and Fill
Loop saw and slot fill shall include cutting and cleaning loop slot, drilling the transition to junction box/pole (includes furnishing and installing conduit for the transition to the junction box/pole, cannot use conduit bid item), and furnishing and installing sealant, backer rod and grout. Any materials used to cut the slot shall be furnished by the contractor. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
53 Trenching and Backfilling 1000.00000 FT
Trenching and Backfilling
Trenching and backfilling shall include 8 wide excavation, backfilling and the restoration of disturbed areas. This item shall include all equipment and tools required for trenching in any environment including solid rock. This item includes labor and equipment required for clearing trees and brush prior to trenching. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. All fill shall be approved by the Contract Manager before the fill is installed in the trench. This item includes all equipment, labor and
Inspection of the trenching shall be required before backfilled.
54 2" Rigid Steel Roadway Conduit Crossing 20.00000 FT
2" Rigid Steel Roadway Conduit Crossing
Roadway conduit crossing shall include labor and equipment required for installation of furnished rigid steel conduit under paved surface via pushing or open cutting. All open cutting shall be pre-approved by the contract manager.
This item shall include saw cutting, excavation, pushing, backfilling and the restoration of disturbed areas. This item includes furnishing and installing reinforcing steel, concrete and asphalt as required. The furnishing of conduit is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and
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55 3" to 4" Rigid Steel Roadway Conduit Crossing 20.00000 FT
3" to 4" Rigid Steel Roadway Conduit Crossing
Roadway conduit crossing shall include labor and equipment required for installation of furnished rigid steel conduit under paved surface via pushing or open cutting. All open cutting shall be pre-approved by the contract manager.
This item shall include saw cutting, excavation, pushing, backfilling and the restoration of disturbed areas. This item includes furnishing and installing reinforcing steel, concrete and asphalt as required. The furnishing of conduit is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and
56 2" Rigid Steel Directional Boring 20.00000 FT
2" Rigid Steel Directional Boring
Directional boring shall include labor and equipment required to install furnished rigid steel conduit where trenching or pushing is not feasible. Equipment shall be capable of boring a hole under roadway to accommodate a 2 diameter steel pipe. This item includes excavation, equipment, labor, supporting tools and restoration of disturbed areas. The furnishing of conduit is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
57 3" to 4" Rigid Steel Directional Boring 20.00000 FT
3" TO 4 " Rigid Steel Directional Boring
Directional boring shall include labor and equipment required to install furnished conduit where trenching or pushing is not feasible. Equipment shall be capable of boring a hole under roadway to accommodate a 3" to 4" diameter steel pipe. This item includes excavation, equipment, labor, supporting tools and restoration of disturbed areas. The furnishing of conduit is included in this item. Conduit can be from 3- inch and 4-inch rigid steel conduit.
This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 19
58 Luminaire Arm 100.00000 EA
Luminaire Arm
Luminaire arm shall consist of installing a luminaire arm on luminaire pole, wood pole, steel strain pole, or any other type of pole or structure specified. Arms may range in length from 12" to 20' or be a" C " type bracket.
This item includes, but is not limited to, banding/banding straps (provided by the Cabinet), welding and bolting (Contractor shall provide the bolts) the arm to the pole, and any other hardware necessary for installation. If removing an existing luminaire arm from a pole or structure, the removal shall be included in the installation of the new luminaire arm. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
59 Luminarie - Cobra -Head or Offset 100.00000 EA
Luminaire - Cobra -Head or Offset
60 Luminarie - High Mast 100.00000 EA
Luminaire - High Mast
61 Luminarie - Wall or Ceiling Mounted 50.00000 EA
Luminarie - Wall or Ceiling Mounted
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 20
62 Luminaire - Navigation / Aviation 50.00000 EA
Luminaire - Navigation / Aviation
63 Fused Connector 50.00000 EA
Fused Connector
Fused connector shall include installing one connector kit as well as installing the proper fuse in the connector. If replacing an existing fused connector, the removal of the existing fused connector is included in this item.
This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
64 Replacement of Luminaire Bulb 50.00000 EA
Replacement of Luminaire Bulb / LED
Replacement of luminaire bulb shall Include the installation and replacement of any type of bulbs, LEDS, starters, drivers, and ballast kits for conventional or high mast luminaires. If replacing any existing items stated above, the removal of the existing items is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 21
65 Install Above Ground Sensor 15.00000 EA
Install Above Ground Sensor
Above Ground Sensor shall include installing a sensor on pole, mast arm, cabinet, or other structure. Sensor may consist of a video camera, radar sensor, acoustic sensor, radio/wireless router antenna, or other above ground sensing technology. The installation of cabling between module and above ground sensor shall be billed as cable multi conductor. This item includes installing brackets, banding, and other mounting hardware of the above ground sensor.
If replacing an existing above ground sensor, the removal of the existing above ground sensor is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
66 Install Radio/Wireless Router/Telephone Modem/ Above Sensor
10.00000 EA
Install Radio/Wireless Router/Telephone Modem/ Above Sensor Module
The radio/wireless router/telephone modem/above ground sensor shall include installing a radio, wireless router, or telephone modem/above ground sensor module inside the cabinet or other structure. The installation of the radio, wireless router, or telephone modem/above ground sensor module shall include the installation of a power supply, surge protector, cabling between surge protector and radio, and cabling from radio/wireless router/telephone modem/above ground sensor module to any other device in the cabinet. If more than one of these items is installed, the installation shall be a separate billed item. The installation of cabling between radio/wireless router/telephone modem/above ground sensor module and above ground sensor shall be billed as cable/multi conductor. For new installations, the Contractor shall program radios, wireless routers, telephone modems, and above ground sensor module. If replacing an existing radio/wireless router/telephone modem/above ground sensor, the removal of the existing radio/wireless router/telephone modem/above ground sensor is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these
67 Program Above Ground Sensor Module, Radio, Wireless Router
15.00000 EA
Program Above Ground Sensor Module, Radio, Wireless Router, or Telephone Modem
Program above ground sensor module, radio, wireless router, or telephone modem shall consist of programming existing video camera/module, radar sensor/module, acoustic sensor/module, radio, wireless router, telephone modem, or other above ground sensing technology. This item includes device aiming, programming, adjusting, and observation to verify proper operation. This includes ensuring that the contractor has the proper programming tools to do this task (card programming and camera programming). This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 22
68 Install Sensor In Pavement 15.00000 EA
Install Sensor In Pavement
This item shall include core drilling at least a 4" diameter by 2 1/2" depth hole in asphalt or concrete pavement for each sensor. This item includes the installation of at least 3 sensors per lane. This includes the installation of the sensor/cam shell and epoxy into the cored hole. This item includes all
69 Remove Sensor 15.00000 EA
Remove Sensor
This item shall include removing the core drilling hole in asphalt or concrete pavement for each sensor. This item includes the removing of at least 3 sensors per lane. This item includes returning the sensor(s) to the Contract Manager. This item includes the installation of grout in the existing hole(s) in the pavement. The grout will be supplied by Cabinet. If the Contractor damages the sensor, the Contractor shall replace the sensor in kind at their cost.
This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
70 Sign - Install 20.00000 EA
Sign - Install
Sign shall consist of installing a sign on a span, mast arm, or other structure. This item includes, but is not limited to, the installation and building of hangers, brackets, tethers, and any other hardware necessary for installation. If replacing an existing sign, the removal of the existing sign is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
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71 Install LED Module (Signal Head) 20.00000 EA
Install LED Module (Signal Head)
Install LED module (signal head) shall include installing one LED module in an existing signal head. This item may include removing the existing lens, reflector, lamp, LED module, and any other hardware that may need to be removed in order to install the new LED. This item also includes terminating any wires necessary for a professional and proper installation. If replacing an existing LED module, the removal of the existing LED module is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
72 Install LED Module (Pedestrian Head) 20.00000 EA
Install LED Module (Pedestrian Head)
Install LED module (pedestrian head) shall include installing one LED module in an existing pedestrian signal head. This item may include removing the existing lens, reflector, lamp, LED module, and any other hardware that may need to be removed in order to install the new LED. This item also includes terminating any wires necessary for a professional and proper installation. If replacing an existing LED module, the removal of the existing LED module is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
73 Furnish and Install 200 AMP Lighting Electrical Svc
2.00000 EA
Furnish and Install 200 AMP Lighting Electrical Service (480 Volt Single Phase)
Item shall include furnishing and installing a 200 AMP safety switch and meter base on channel/square posts, pole, or other specified structure in accordance with local utility requirements, and connection of service wire to equipment. This item includes the installation conduits (weatherheads) and wiring from the utility service wiring to the bottom of the service disconnect. All conduits, grounding system, and wiring from bottom of disconnect shall be billed with separate items. The Cabinet shall pay any electrical and/or inspection fees. The Cabinet, as part of the initial electrical bill, will pay any line extension construction costs. This item includes any labor hours and equipment hours required to meet with the utility company representative and locate poles, deliver inspection certificates, and otherwise coordinate the installation of the service. This item includes the contractor furnishing and installing conduits used for grounding and service run (this is up to 2 foot pass the base edge or pole). If replacing an existing service, the removal of the existing service is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 24
74 Furnish and Install Lighting Electrical Svc (120/240Volt)
2.00000 EA
Furnish and Install Lighting Electrical Services (120/240 Volt)
Item shall include furnishing and installing a 60 AMP safety switch and meter base on channel/square posts, pole or other specified structure in accordance with local utility requirements, and connection of service wire to equipment. This item includes the installation conduits (weatherheads) and wiring from the utility service wiring to the bottom of the service disconnect. All conduits, grounding system, and wiring from bottom of disconnect shall be billed with separate items. The Cabinet shall pay any electrical and/or inspection fees. The Cabinet, as part of the initial electrical bill, will pay any line extension construction costs. This item includes any labor hours and equipment hours required to meet with the utility company representative and locate poles, deliver inspection certificates, and otherwise coordinate the installation of the service. This item includes the contractor furnishing and installing conduits used for grounding and service run (this is up to 2 foot pass the base edge or pole). If replacing an existing service, the removal of the existing service is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
75 Furnish and Install Junction Box Type A 2.00000 EA
Furnish and Install Junction Box Type A
Item shall include furnishing and installing a composite concrete junction box as specified by Cabinet specifications. This item includes excavation (includes rock), furnishing, and installing drainage aggregate (#57) in accordance with Cabinet specifications. This item includes furnishing and installing fiber fabric type IV in accordance of KYTC Specifications. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This item includes all
76 Furnish and Install Junction Box Type C 3.00000 EA
Furnish and Install Junction Box Type C
Item shall include furnishing and installing of a composite concrete junction box as specified by Cabinet specifications. This item includes excavation (includes rock), furnishing, and installing drainage aggregate (#57) in accordance with Cabinet specifications. This item includes furnishing and installing fiber fabric type IV in accordance with KYTC Specifications. This item includes restoration of disturbed areas to original condition. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks
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77 Furnish and Install 60 AMP to 100 AMP Lighting Electric Svc
3.00000 EA
Furnish and Install 60 AMP to 100 AMP Lighting Electrical Services (480 VOLT SINGLE PHASE)
Item shall include furnishing and installing a 60 AMP TO 100 AMP safety switch and meter base on channel/square posts, pole, or other specified structure in accordance with local utility requirements, and connection of service wire to equipment. This item includes the installation conduits (weatherheads) and wiring from the utility service wiring to the bottom of the service disconnect. All conduits, grounding system, and wiring from bottom of disconnect shall be billed with separate items. The Cabinet shall pay any electrical and/or inspection fees. The Cabinet, as part of the initial electrical bill, will pay any line extension construction costs. This item includes any labor hours and equipment hours required to meet with the utility company representative and locate poles, deliver inspection certificates, and otherwise coordinate the installation of the service. This item includes the contractor furnishing and installing conduits used for grounding and service run (this is up to 2 foot pass the base edge or pole). If replacing an existing service, the removal of the existing service is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these
78 Install Transformer Base Only 100.00000 FT
Install Transformer Base Only
Install transformer base only shall include the installation of a transformer base on existing/new base only if the pole will be installed at a later time per the contract manager. This item includes the installation of all bottom hardware and a furnishing/installing an aluminum metal cover on the top of the transformer base for safety. The cabinet will furnish the transformer base and hardware for the t-base. This item includes all equipment, labor, and
79 Furnish and Install AC or Solar School Flasher 5.00000 EA
Furnish and Install AC or Solar School Flasher
This item includes furnishing and installing materials to build the structure that holds the school flasher assembly that is installed on a span, luminaire pole, pedestal pole, steel strain pole, or wood pole. The Contractor furnished school flasher assembly shall include brackets or pipes that mount the Cabinet supplied beacons and signs. All signal heads (including LED module installation) and sign assembly shall be included in this item. The Cabinet shall supply signal heads, LED modules, signs, one way span hangers, and pole mounted hardware. The beacon cabinet (item 30), conduits (items 12-20), electrical service (item 44), grounding system (item 45), and wire shall be billed separately. The contractor shall not bill for a traffic signal (item 40) or
Document ID: RFB 605 2700000037 Page: 26 sign (item 58) when using this item. If replacing an existing school flasher stated above, the removal of the existing school flashers is included in this item. This item includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
80 Furnish and Install AC or Solar Blinker Sign 5.00000 EA
Furnish and Install AC or Solar Blinker Sign
This item includes furnishing and installing materials to build the structure that holds the blinker sign assembly, which is installed on a span, luminaire pole, pedestal pole, steel strain pole, or wood pole. The furnished blinker sign assembly shall include brackets or pipes that mount the KYTC supplied blinker signs. The Cabinet shall supply blinker signs, one way span hangers, and pole mounted hardware. The blinker cabinet (item 30), conduits (items 12-20), electrical service (item 44), grounding system (item 45), and wire shall be billed separately. The contractor shall not bill for a sign (item 58) when using this item. If replacing an existing item stated above, the removal of the existing items is included in this item. This includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours to perform these tasks.
81 Move / Align Traffic Signal Head / Pedestrian/ Sign
10.00000 EA
Move / Align Traffic Signal Head / Pedestrian/ Sign
This item includes furnishing and installing materials to build the structure that holds the blinker sign assembly, which is installed on a span, luminaire pole, pedestal pole, steel strain pole, or wood pole. The furnished blinker sign assembly shall include brackets or pipes that mount the KYTC supplied blinker signs. The Cabinet shall supply blinker signs, one way span hangers, and pole mounted hardware. The blinker cabinet (item 30), conduits (items 12-20), electrical service (item 44), grounding system (item 45), and wire shall be billed separately. The contractor shall not bill for a sign (item 58) when using this item. If replacing an existing item stated above, the removal of the existing items is included in this item. This includes all equipment, labor, and electrician supervisor hours to perform these tasks.
82 Remove and Reinstall Anchors 5.00000 EA
Remove and Reinstall Anchors
Remove and reinstall anchors shall include the drilling/cutting of the existing anchor, furnishing/installing epoxy (KYTC specified) in existing base. The cabinet will furnish the anchor bolt for this installation. This could include modification of supplied anchor bolt, and the contractor shall have the tools to modify. This item includes all equipment, labor and electrician supervisor hours needed to perform these tasks.
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83 Tether Install 100.00000 HOUR
Tether Install
Tether wire shall include the installation of the tether span wire any associated hardware necessary for proper installation. This item requires the Contractor to furnish the following items: insulators, clevises, I-Bolts, and any other similar hardware. The Cabinet will furnish the following items:
messenger cable, strand vices, splices, pole collars (existing and new), bull rings, rock anchors, anchors, guide guards, and cable rings. The Contractor is responsible for installing noted Cabinet furnished items.
84 Pole - Roadway Luminaire 100.00000 EA
Pole - Roadway Luminaire
(if a new/existing pole installation, this include attaching the arm and installing transformer base to the new/existing pole base)
85 On- Call 5.00000 HOUR
On-Call
A maximum hourly rate has been set for this line item. This item shall be the price for the contractor to put one electrician on call per hour. The unit price shall not exceed $10.00 per electrician per hour. This contract requires two electricians to be on call if the Contract Manager puts the Contractor on call.
On-call status requires that employees be present in the district. All expenses, such as hotel and meals, shall be incidental. Work vehicles shall be incidental to this item. Labor and equipment hours (Lines 1-11) shall not be billed for any individual utilizing the on-call bid item.
Shipping Information KYTC District 5 - Louisville District Office
8310 Westport Road
Louisville KY 40242
Billing Information KYTC District 5 - Louisville District Office
8310 Westport Road
Louisville KY 40242
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Submission Checklist
The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:
Item Price
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
Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call our conference line at 502-564-4495, Enter the Conference ID Code 240522126 and
Participant Code 228420, 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.
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_____ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY FOREIGN
ENTITY (See Section 2.25)
_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (See Attachments A, B, C, etc. as applicable)
_____ REQUIRED VINs (Section 1.08)
_____ EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS (Section 1.10)
_____ CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (See Section 1.28)
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 - Scope of Work – Service
1.00 - Specifications of Service Requirements
MILEAGE IS INCIDENTAL TO THIS CONTRACT AND IS NO LONGER A PAY ITEM.
ANY TRAFFIC CONTROL BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE
WHOLE CONTRACT.
ELECTRICAL / SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACT
1.01 – SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following type of work:
# Field construction, troubleshooting, and repair of:
# Traffic signals # Flashing beacons # School flashers # Lighting (i.e., roadway, aviation, bridge, pedestrian, rest area, weight station, intersection, tunnel, and navigation lighting) # Roadway and Intersection Lighting # Aviation Lighting # Rest Area Lighting # Bridge Lighting # Tunnel Lighting (Cochran Hill Only)
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# Pedestrian Lighting The following areas are NOT included in this contract:
# Any lighting within the tunnel maintenance contract area – I-265 North of I-71 to the Ohio River.
1.02 - LOCATIONS
All work on this contract shall take place in the following counties: Bullitt, Henry, Franklin, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble.
The Contractor shall provide technical expertise, labor, working equipment, and all tools necessary for the work associated with this contract. The Contractor shall be licensed by the Department of Housing, Building, & Construction as an Electrical Contractor. The Contractor should have at least a two (2) person crew for lighting and a three (3) person crew for all signal work on this contract, at all times. Unless approved by the Contract manager, 1 crew cannot represent both lighting and signals on same day at the same time.
One employee on the crew shall be a License Electrician per the Department of Housing, Building, & Construction. The Contract Manager shall have the final decision on the number of vehicles and persons for each crew.
All electrical work shall be conducted or supervised by a licensed electrician. Non-electrical work may be supervised by personnel without an electrical license. If questions arise, the Contractor Manager shall make the final determination as to what work needs to be supervised by a licensed electrician. The Contract Manager may require the replacement of an individual who is not performing satisfactorily.
1.03 - ELECTRICAL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WORK
The Contractor’s vehicles per signal job shall consist of two vehicles per 3-person crew. If additional vehicles are needed, the contractor shall get prior approval from the Contract Manager to add any other vehicles for each crew. The Contractor shall use bucket trucks with a maximum working height in the range of thirty
(30) feet when doing signal work on this contract. If a larger bucket truck is required for signal work, the Contractor shall get prior approval from the Contract Manager before larger bucket trucks will be allowed to be used on this contract.
By the end of the initial contract term, the Contractor shall be able to furnish one person for each field crew who is certified in IMSA Level II (field or construction) or the contract will not be renewed.
1.04 - LIGHTING WORK
The Contractor’s vehicles per lighting job shall consist of a service and bucket truck per crew. If additional vehicles are needed, the Contractor shall get prior approval from the Contract Manager to add any other vehicles for each crew. The Contractor shall use bucket trucks with a maximum working height in the range of fifty (50) feet when doing lighting work on this contract. If a larger bucket truck is required for lighting work, the Contractor shall get prior approval from the Contract Manager before larger bucket trucks will be allowed to be used on this contract.
By the end of the initial contract term, the Contractor shall be able to furnish one person for each field crew who is certified in IMSA Lighting Level I, or the contract will not be renewed.
1.05 - STANDARDS
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All work shall be completed in a professional manner and meet the requirements of the local utility, any supplied drawings or plans, the latest editions of the National Electrical Code, the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices(11th edition), the 2026 Kentucky Department of Highways’ Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction including all current supplemental standard specifications, and special notes (with the exception of Section 109) and the Division of Highway Design Standard Drawings. All work shall be done in accordance with the Division of Traffic Operations’ specifications for signals and lighting. The Contractor shall be responsible for conforming to all OSHA and KOSHA safety requirements for all work performed.
The Division of Traffic Operations’ specifications for signals and lighting can be found under Traffic Design Standards and Tools on the Division of Traffic Operations webpage:
https://transportation.ky.gov/TrafficOperations/Pages/Design-Services-Branch-Standards-and-Tools.aspx
The Kentucky Department of Highways’ Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction can be found on the Division of Construction’s webpage:
https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/Kentucky-Standard-Specifications.aspx
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (11th Edition) can be found at:
http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov
Standard Drawings of various items can be found on the Division of Highway Design’s webpage:
https://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Design/Pages/Standard-Drawings.aspx
1.06 - PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Contractor shall notify the Contract Manager three (3) business days in advance of any planned work that might significantly impact traffic flow in case the District wants to relay this information to the public.
1.07 - TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
In the event the contract is terminated for any reason, the Contractor shall be paid for the work performed or services rendered up to and including the date of cancellation.
In the event the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement as to the amount of work performed or services rendered then, the matter shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for review. The decision by the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shall be final and binding on both parties.
1.08 - DOCUMENTATION OF VEHICLE QUALIFICATIONS
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