Eq Rental Highway Sweeping D-1

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for highway sweeping services in District One, specifically targeting highway routes in McCracken County with potential work extending to other nearby areas. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive highway maintenance, including sweeping approximately 137.40 miles of non-interstate routes, removing debris, and disposing of accumulated foreign matter. Contractors must provide truck-mounted sweepers with a minimum 4 cubic yard hopper and dust suppression systems to meet technical requirements. The bid is scheduled to close on November 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award date of December 1, 2025. The initial contract period will run from the award date until November 30, 2026, with potential extensions for four additional one-year periods. Bid evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, with 100 points allocated to the lowest price, and bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system.

The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and specific qualified bidders, with potential scoring adjustments that may benefit local or disadvantaged businesses. Bidders must register as vendors and provide substantial documentation, including $1 million in general liability insurance and various state-mandated affidavits and certifications. Contractors are required to comply with state laws regarding taxation, employment, and immigration. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments after the first 12 months, subject to justification of industry-wide price changes. The procurement does not explicitly outline a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the highway sweeping services suggests a significant contract value. Interested vendors must meet specific technical, legal, and operational requirements to be considered eligible for the contract award.