Equip Rental D-6 Highway Sweeping

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking equipment rental services for highway sweeping operations in District 6, specifically covering Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, and Kenton Counties. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits contractors to provide truck-mounted mobile sweeping equipment for comprehensive highway maintenance, including sweeping 1,674.52 interstate miles, 422.31 non-interstate miles, and 2,781,660 square feet of park and ride areas. Contractors must supply sweeping vehicles no older than 5 years, equipped with minimum 4 cubic yard hoppers, dust suppression systems, and specialized curb/rear broom capabilities. The bid requires contractors to provide escort vehicles with arrow boards and impact attenuating devices, and perform debris removal, traffic control, and proper material disposal. Submission deadline is February 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST, with a tentative contract award date of April 1, 2025. The initial contract period runs from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with potential for four additional one-year renewal periods. Award will be made on a best value basis using a 100-point scoring system focused entirely on price, with vendors required to bid on all line items to be considered.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability coverage and mandatory Kentucky workers' compensation insurance. Price adjustments will not be permitted during the first twelve months of the contract. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the sweeping scope covers approximately 2,096.83 total miles and significant park and ride areas across five counties. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet comprehensive sweeping requirements across District 6's diverse roadway network, including interstate highways, state routes, and auxiliary facilities. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed work location sheet, which specifies 58 distinct sweeping locations with varying requirements, including 63.8 miles of regular sweeping routes, 3 miles of twice-yearly sweeping, 231,805 square feet of park and ride facilities, and 17.1 miles of bike lanes. Successful bidders will need sophisticated equipment and operational capabilities to meet the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's rigorous highway maintenance standards.