Geobrugg Rockfall Fence Repair District 12

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for a master agreement contract to supply equipment and materials for Geobrugg rockfall fence repair in District 12, located on US 23 in Pike County, Nelson County jurisdiction. This Request for Bid (RFB 605 2600000359) seeks nine line items of Geobrugg brand components and materials, including two posts, six bottom and top support ropes with brake rings, six ring net panel sections, shackles in varying sizes, wire rope clips, 200 linear feet of chain link fencing, and two concrete bases. All materials must be Geobrugg brand with no substitutions permitted for line items 1-7, and all steel components must be galvanized in accordance with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2026 Standard Specifications. The successful bidder must maintain contractor's general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with an ACORD certificate required within ten days of intent to award. The bid was issued January 28, 2026, with written questions due by February 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and responses posted February 4, 2026; bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by February 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of February 15, 2026. The master agreement initial term begins upon award and expires February 28, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available subject to mutual written agreement. The evaluation criterion is best value based on price as the sole factor, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving award; no price increases are permitted during the first twelve months of the contract, and thereafter increases require written justification based on industry-wide price changes submitted at least thirty days in advance.

Kentucky resident bidder reciprocal preferences and qualified bidder preferences of 15-20 percent of maximum points apply in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494 and 200 KAR 5:410, requiring vendors to submit affidavits regarding campaign finance compliance and resident bidder status if claimed. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing shall be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with all freight charges the vendor's responsibility. The minimum value for a delivery order is $2,000, and vendors must comply with Kentucky Transportation Delivery Order requirements, including responding within twenty-one calendar days of receipt with penalties of $1,000 per day assessed for late delivery unless delays are caused by factors outside vendor control. The original fence system was installed in 2002-2003, and a pre-construction meeting will be conducted within two weeks of award to inform the vendor of work status and requirements. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents.