Ferry Inspection and Preservation - Monroe/Cumberland Co

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is soliciting sealed bids for a one-time ferry inspection and preservation project on the Cumberland River at Turkey Neck Bend in Monroe and Cumberland Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive restoration services for a 130,000-pound ferry barge measuring 64 feet long by 19 feet wide by 4 feet tall, which was last inspected and repaired in June 2014. Required services include barge removal from water via trailer, power washing, coating removal through sandblasting or alternative methods, replacement of wearing plates, gooseneck hitch, manway hatch seals, and ramp cables, performance of structural repairs as deemed necessary by the state or U.S. Coast Guard, and repainting with specified coatings. The contractor must coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard for inspections and select one of five scheduling options between June 24 and August 13, 2019, with the barge remaining out of water for 10 days. The bid structure consists of three line items: a lump sum for all work under the scope of work, a cost-reimbursement line for unforeseen repair parts paid based on actual invoiced costs, and an hourly rate for unforeseen labor outside the scope of work estimated at 500 hours. Written questions were due by June 10, 2019, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM on June 26, 2019, and an anticipated award date of June 21, 2019. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on best value pricing, and Laura Hagan at 502-782-3980 or Laura.Hagan@ky.gov serves as the primary contact for all inquiries.

This contract is subject to federal funding requirements and restrictions, including compliance with Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates as established by the U.S. Department of Labor, FHWA Form 1273 federal contracting provisions, and executive orders regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave. The successful bidder must provide contractor's general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with certificates due within ten days of notice of award. The contractor assumes full responsibility for the ferry barge from removal through reinstatement in the water, including liability for any damages occurring during the project, and must provide a five-year warranty on coatings applied. Environmental compliance is mandatory, including prevention of debris or chemical runoff into the Cumberland River with notification requirements to the Kentucky Division of Water and U.S. Fish and Wildlife if incidents occur. Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference if applicable, and qualified bidders may receive additional preferences per Kentucky regulations. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined through the competitive sealed bid process.