Eq Rental Offset Drill w/Operator D5 STATE

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is requesting bids for equipment rental services—an offset drill with operator for District 5 (D5) of the state highway system—with proposals due July 24, 2026.

The scope of work encompasses rental of an offset drill and provision of a qualified operator for an unspecified project duration. The RFB establishes technical specifications for equipment condition and maintenance responsibilities, operator qualifications, safety protocols, insurance requirements, and bonding. District 5 encompasses a defined geographic region within Kentucky's highway maintenance and operations structure, as illustrated in the attached district map.

The bid submission procedure requires use of Kentucky's Vendor Self Service (VSS) online platform. Vendors must establish a VSS account, select applicable line items, enter unit pricing or bid amounts as applicable, complete all required checklists and scoring criteria, upload supporting documentation (limited to 10 documents, maximum 65 MB per file), and submit electronically. Responses receive email confirmation upon successful submission through VSS. Submission questions or technical issues should be directed to Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, 502-564-9641, or toll-free 877-973-4357.

The RFB document specifies that contract value and funding source are determined through the competitive bid process. Award decisions are based on compliance with technical specifications and cost competitiveness. The procurement may be subject to Kentucky-specific vendor preferences, set-aside provisions, or prevailing wage requirements depending on project classification.