Eq Rental Drill and Blasting w/Op D-11 Rebid

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases, is seeking qualified vendors to provide equipment rental, drilling, and blasting services for the Casey County area. The solicitation requests services for fracturing rock and constructing stable final rock cut faces using presplit blasting and production blasting techniques. The vendor must provide a licensed Kentucky Blaster and meet all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the purchase, transportation, storage, and use of explosive materials. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by 1:30 pm local time on 9/20/22. The initial contract period will be from the award date through 7/31/23, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the best value based on a combination of price and response time.

Preferences will be given to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofits that further the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 or serve individuals with severe disabilities. No incumbent vendor is listed, and the solicitation does not provide a budget range or estimated award value. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided bid sheet and meet insurance requirements. Additional equipment specifications may be requested during the evaluation process to ensure the proposed equipment meets the required specifications.