Eq Rental Offset Drill w/Operator D-3

This state and local contracting opportunity issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases on behalf of Highway District 3 Office involves the rental of an offset drill with an operator for drilling holes and installing recycled railroad steel. The contract will provide for rental of a modified rotary drill, truck or track mounted, with operator(s) to drill 9-5/8-inch minimum diameter holes in soil and rock, and install vendor-furnished recycled railroad steel up to 40 feet in length and 130 lbs per linear yard minimum. The contract has detailed specifications, response time requirements, insurance obligations, pricing terms, and liquidated damages for not meeting minimum production rates. The master agreement will have an initial term of 1 year with up to 4 additional 1-year extensions. Bids are due by November 16, 2022 at 1:30 pm and must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value based on pricing and response time.

The procurement opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges, but the pricing will be based on the submitted bids from qualified vendors.