Bridge Planking for D-1 Structures Rebid

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, issued this Request for Bid (RFB) on January 31, 2023, on behalf of Highway District 1 seeking competitive bids for bridge planking materials in a rebid of RFB 2300000403. The procurement specifies 1,728 linear feet of 6x2 dip-galvanized steel bridge planks with 7-gauge thickness, 24-inch width standard, 6-inch by 2-inch corrugation, and 24-foot length in an unpunched configuration. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service eProcurement system by February 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions due by February 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and Commonwealth responses issued by February 9, 2023. Delivery must occur within a specified number of calendar days after contract award, with penalties of one percent per day deducted from invoices for delays beyond the contracted delivery date. Award will be determined using a best-value ranking approach based on two measurable criteria: price (95 points maximum) and delivery time (5 points maximum), with the lowest-priced bid receiving maximum points and subsequent bids scored proportionally; delivery timeframes must be specified with exact days, and vague terms such as "as required" or "prompt" render bids non-responsive. Quotations shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, making vendors responsible for all shipping costs and freight claims, with payment made within thirty working days of receipt of goods and invoice and one percent per month penalty applied for late payments. All bids must remain valid for ninety calendar days after the bid closing date, with the tentative award date of February 28, 2023.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference if applicable based on nonresident bidders' states of origin. Qualified bidders receive designated preferences in scoring, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind (15 percent preference), and certain nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference). Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System prior to submission, with registration requiring 24 to 48 hours, and all bidders must submit a Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors as mandated by KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115, sworn under penalty of perjury and notarized, confirming that the contractor has not knowingly violated Kentucky's campaign finance laws. The affidavit must be completed by an authorized representative and remains effective for one year from the date of execution. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information was identified in the available solicitation documents, and no specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the procurement materials.