Marine Surveyors

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Highways District 3 is procuring marine surveyor services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the replacement of two tugboats for the Monroe County ferry barge. The selected vendor will be responsible for evaluating the boat builder's specifications, conducting on-site progress inspections during construction, and performing a final inspection to ensure the tugboats meet the required technical specifications. The contract term is upon award through June 30, 2023, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by July 13, 2022, and the marine surveyor will be compensated on an hourly basis with no payments for overhead, travel, or other costs. The evaluation criteria includes the vendor's education, experience, references, and cost, with a total of 1,000 points available.

The RFP indicates that qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities may receive a 15% preference. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned. The RFP states the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation rate and to reject any or all proposals. While the total contract value is not specified, the RFP indicates the Cabinet will only pay for hourly work performed and will not reimburse for additional expenses.