Bridge Planking for D-1 Structures

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through its Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases on behalf of Highway District 1, is soliciting bids for a one-time contract to supply bridge planking materials. The procurement seeks 1,728 linear feet of bridge plank decking with specific technical specifications including 6x2 corrugation, 24-inch width, 7-gauge thickness, 24-foot length, and a dip-galvanized finish in unpunched configuration. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service eProcurement system by January 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a deadline for written questions set for January 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a tentative award date of February 10, 2023. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed to KYTC District 1 Roadside Special Crew Building in Smithland, Kentucky, with vendors responsible for all shipment and freight charges. The evaluation and award will be based on best value using a 100-point ranking system allocating 95 points to price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points) and 5 points to delivery time (with the best delivery time receiving maximum points). Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System prior to bid submission, with registration requiring 24-48 hours, and all bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after closing.

Reciprocal preference applies to Kentucky resident bidders in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494, and qualified special bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities receive preferences of 20 percent and 15 percent of maximum points respectively. All bidders must comply with the Annual Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors, affirming compliance with Kentucky state requirements regarding campaign finance laws, subcontractor disclosures, sales and use tax registration, tax delinquency status, and other statutory obligations. Delivery timeframes will be specified by the bidder during the submission process. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and vendor invoice, with a penalty of 1 percent per month applied for payments exceeding 30 working days. All supplies are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Commonwealth, with defective items subject to rejection or correction at vendor expense. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.