Concrete Barrier Wall TYPE 9T

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on behalf of the District 11 office in Manchester, Kentucky for the fabrication, transportation, and delivery of 100 concrete median barrier wall segments of Type 9T, each measuring 20 feet in length and conforming to SEPIA Number 042. Twenty-five segments are designated for delivery to I-75 Northbound at Mile Post 21.4 in Whitley County, Kentucky, and 75 segments for I-75 Southbound Weigh Station at Mile Post 32.8 in Laurel County, Kentucky. Unit pricing shall include fabrication, hardware for connection, loading, and delivery on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with vendors assuming all shipping, freight costs, and responsibility for filing freight claims. Vendors must begin deliveries within 30 calendar days of contract award and complete all deliveries within 90 calendar days of award, with late delivery penalties of one percent per day assessed for each day delivery is delayed beyond the contracted due date unless delays result from factors outside the vendor's control. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system (https://vss.ky.gov) by August 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions due by August 13, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The tentative award date is September 9, 2025, and all bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System prior to bid submission. Price is the sole evaluation criterion worth 100 points, and the Commonwealth will award the contract to the vendor offering the lowest price.

Kentucky resident bidders may qualify for reciprocal preference and should submit required affidavits regarding resident bidder status and campaign finance law compliance. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities, receive preference equal to 20 or 15 percent of maximum points and must submit affidavits documenting their qualified bidder status. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and invoice, with a penalty payment of one percent per month added for payments exceeding 30 working days. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available RFB documentation; pricing will be determined through competitive bidding, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.