Drill and Blasting D-11 FEDERAL

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a Drill and Blasting contract to provide services in Casey County. The scope of work involves fracturing rock and constructing stable final rock cut faces using presplit blasting and production blasting techniques. The contractor will be required to furnish a licensed Kentucky Blaster and provide equipment such as a 55 lb hand held rock drill or jack hammer, a hydraulic track drill, and blasting agent. Pricing will be based on hourly and linear foot rates, with a $750 emergency mobilization incentive if the vendor can begin work within 24 hours of notification. The contract period is from the award date, expected to be around August 15, 2023, through August 31, 2024, with four optional one-year renewal periods.

The contract includes federal requirements such as Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon wage rates, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Insurance, licensing, and safety requirements are also specified. Bids are due by August 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM. In addition to the bid submission, contractors must also complete a Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors attesting to compliance with the Commonwealth's campaign finance laws. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the Commonwealth has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this opportunity. The Commonwealth has not provided a budget range, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.