FHWA Equipment Rental Offset Drill w/operator D12

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Purchases, on behalf of District 12, is soliciting bids through a Request for Bid (RFB) for FHWA Equipment Rental services involving offset drill operations with operators. The primary deliverable consists of furnishing two modified rotary drills (truck or track mounted) with operators capable of drilling 7" to 10" diameter holes in soil and rock to install railroad rails up to 39 feet in length and weighing up to 140 lbs per linear yard; drills must feature a minimum 130 horsepower motor with at least 16,000 lbs pulldown pressure and a 300 CFM or greater air compressor, with the capability to drill holes offset a minimum of five feet from the edge of equipment to the hole center. Additional services include cribbing installation (27,000 square feet), excavation and backfill (3,000 cubic yards), geotextile fabric installation (8,200 square yards), cyclopean riprap placement at various embankment depths (1,500 tons total), guardrail removal (3,800 linear feet), bucket truck services with operator (20 hours), and traffic control (1,100 hours). Pricing is evaluated on a best value basis with 95 points allocated to price (lowest bid receives maximum score) and 5 points for response time, with vendors required to specify response time guarantees in calendar days following receipt of delivery orders; 1% daily penalties apply for each day completion is delayed beyond the contracted due date, excluding delays caused by factors outside vendor control. The solicitation closes on April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of April 27, 2026; the master agreement initial period runs from award through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. Online bidding through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system is mandatory; emailed and hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Required bid submissions include completed bid information, Non-Collusion Certification, Buy America/BABA Materials Certificate of Compliance, DBE Certification, Required Affidavits, and Certificate of Insurance demonstrating Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit if applicable), and Kentucky Workers' Compensation Insurance.

A 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal applies to this contract, meaning no set-aside designation exists for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must still complete DBE Certification as part of their submission. Federal Highway Administration funding requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy America and Build America Buy America (BABA) Act provisions ensuring all steel, iron, and construction materials are produced in the United States, and FHWA Form 1273 requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement does not specify an explicit budget range or award value; however, payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods/services and vendor invoice, with 1% monthly penalty for payments exceeding 30 working days. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject all bids. Vendors seeking assistance with the submission process may contact the Customer Resource Center help desk at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov, 502-564-9641, or 877-973-4357.