Anchors, Ground Rods, and Clamps

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on behalf of the Division of Traffic Operations for a master agreement contract to supply anchors, ground rods, and clamps for transportation infrastructure applications. The solicitation encompasses six distinct line items: 33 units of threaded anchor rods (7' x 5/8"), 25 units of expanding anchor rods (135 square inches), 208 units of composite shaft ground rods with copper exterior, 275 units of ground rod clamps for 5/8 inch copper clad rods, 10 units of 30-inch expanding rock anchors, and 10 units of 53-inch expanding rock anchors, with all products to be delivered to the KYTC Transportation Warehouse in Frankfort, Kentucky. The procurement will be evaluated on a best value basis using measurable criteria weighted at 95 points for price and 5 points for delivery time, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the award. Written questions must be submitted by December 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with the Commonwealth's response due by December 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM, and sealed bids must be submitted electronically to KYTC.Bids@ky.gov by December 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM, with a tentative award date of December 30, 2020. The initial contract period runs from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, with options for four additional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval and potential renegotiation. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the Commonwealth applying a 1 percent per day deduction for late deliveries, and price increases prohibited during the first 12 months with only one increase permitted thereafter upon industry-wide justification and 30-day advance notice.

The procurement includes reciprocal preference provisions for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidder preferences that provide Kentucky Correctional Industries with a 20 percent preference and designated nonprofit organizations with a 15 percent preference. Vendors must remain responsible for all freight charges and cannot submit partial deliveries, and all bids must remain valid for 90 calendar days after the closing date. The contract is subject to federal compliance requirements including FHWA Form 1273 provisions, Buy America clause requirements mandating that steel, iron, and manufactured products be produced in the United States, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards applicable to federal-aid construction contracts. Vendors must submit required affidavits and documentation regarding resident bidder status, qualified bidder status, tax compliance, and campaign finance compliance. No specific incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation, and no explicit budget or award value ranges are stated, although the contract structure and line item quantities suggest a master agreement for periodic supply requirements over multiple years.