District 5 Highway Sweeping-REBID

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for a highway sweeping contract for District 5, which includes Breathitt County and surrounding areas. The scope of work involves sweeping various interstate highway sections, including I-65, I-64, I-264, I-265, I-71, and KY 841, for a total of approximately 152 miles of roadway. The sweeping services must be completed within set timeframes ranging from 5 to 21 calendar days, and will be performed in 3 to 12 cycles per year depending on the route. The contract will be awarded based on a best value ranking approach, with 95% of the score based on price and 5% based on response time. Bids are due by February 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service website.

The contract will be for an initial period beginning upon award and expiring January 1, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods. A reciprocal preference will be given to Kentucky resident bidders, and vendors must comply with various Commonwealth laws and regulations, including maintaining required insurance coverage and submitting necessary affidavits. Payment will be based on the actual quantities of work performed, with a penalty for failure to complete work by the contracted due date. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided in the available information.