Lighting Cabinets

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Traffic Operations, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation on March 12, 2026, for lighting cabinets and related electrical components required for traffic operations across Highway Districts 1-12 and Elliott County. The procurement encompasses approximately 40 line items, including five units each of 240/480 Volt Pole Mount Cabinets, 240/480 Volt Base Mount Cabinets, and 120/240 Volt Pole Mount Cabinets, along with various quantities of branch breakers, main breakers, contactors, photocells, transformers, and replacement electrical components. All electrical components must be UL listed and installed per National Electric Code 2023 and manufacturer specifications, with documentation of approved assembly required with each delivery order. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by March 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a deadline for written questions by March 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time and responses to questions posted by March 19, 2026. Award will be made on a best value basis using a ranking approach with evaluation criteria consisting of price (95 points) and delivery time (5 points), with the lowest-priced conforming bid receiving maximum price points. The tentative award date is May 1, 2026, with a master agreement initial period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, and options to extend for four additional one-year renewal periods at mutual written approval of both vendor and KYTC.

Resident bidder preferences apply per Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.490-494, with qualified bidders and Kentucky Correctional Industries eligible for additional preferences; however, no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the available documentation. Pricing shall be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with the vendor responsible for all shipment and freight charges to the receiving agency. Delivery is required at the earliest possible date with a one percent daily penalty deducted from invoices for each day delivery is missed beyond the contracted delivery date, although vendors are not liable for delays caused by factors outside their control. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation materials, with pricing to be determined through competitive bidding. The Commonwealth reserves the right to add similar items to the contract with vendor consent, cancel the solicitation at any time, and extend the contract to other state agencies and political subdivisions with vendor approval.