Eq Rental Highway Sweeping D-5

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is soliciting bids for highway sweeping services in District Five, which encompasses Bullitt, Jefferson, and Shelby Counties. The Request for Bid (RFB) seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive highway sweeping across multiple interstate highways including I-65, I-64, I-264, I-71, I-265, and KY 841, covering a total of approximately 1,837.84 miles. The services include sweeping roadway shoulders, removing accumulated debris, proper disposal of collected materials, and maintaining traffic control during operations. Contractors must provide highway sweeping equipment that is less than 5 years old, with a minimum 4 cubic yard hopper, dust suppression system, and meeting specifications equivalent to an Elgin Road Wizard or Tymco 500X model. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis with price being the sole 100-point criterion. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025 at 11:00am Eastern, with bids due by January 17, 2025 at 1:30pm Eastern. The initial contract period runs through December 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must maintain $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and comply with Kentucky workers' compensation requirements. Pricing will remain firm for the first 12 months, with potential price adjustments thereafter subject to justification. The contract includes four distinct line items: sweeping I-65/I-64/I-264/I-71 (1,693.44 miles), LSIORB area (82.82 miles), Rest Areas (4.25 miles), and I-265/KY841 (57.33 miles). A $250 penalty will be assessed for work performed during restricted hours (6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday). The sweeping work is required to be completed within 21 calendar days for full sweeping cycles and 5 calendar days for designated partial sweeping cycles. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a substantial annual investment in highway maintenance and cleanliness.