Eq Rental Hydro Vac D1 - REBID

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for equipment rental services specifically targeting Highway District 1, seeking a hydro-vacuum truck with an operator to perform specialized cleaning services across 12 counties. The solicitation requires the vendor to provide a hydro-vacuum truck capable of cleaning septic tanks, sewer lines, storm drain inlets, catch basins, and holding tanks at KYTC facilities. The contract consists of two line items: 100 hours for septic and sewer line cleaning, and 75 hours for storm basin and tank cleaning. The equipment must be an International MV Vacuum Truck or approved equivalent, with minimum specifications including a 300-gallon fresh-water capacity, 2000-gallon waste tank, and water jetting capabilities up to 4000 PSI. The bid closing date is December 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a deadline for written questions on December 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Evaluation will be conducted using a price-only method, with the lowest bidder receiving the maximum 100 points, and the tentative award date is January 12, 2026.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the Kentucky eProcurement system and submit bids exclusively through the Vendor Self Service system. The initial contract period will commence upon award and expire on January 31, 2027, with provisions for four optional one-year renewals. Successful bidders must maintain Contractor's General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with insurance certificates required within ten days of award notification. The vendor must guarantee service initiation within 48 hours of notification and provide at least two contact phone numbers for District personnel. Price increases are prohibited during the first 12 months, and any subsequent increases must be documented with proof of industry-wide cost increases. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes a minimum of four hours per work order guarantee, with pricing based on actual operating hours. This solicitation is a rebid of a previous contract (RFB 2600000214), indicating ongoing requirements for these specialized cleaning services.