Polypropylene Barrier Wall Construction Districts 1-10

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, is requesting bids on a master agreement for polypropylene barrier wall construction services across Districts 1-10, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Reciprocal preferences apply to Kentucky resident bidders, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20% preference) and nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities (15% preference) receive additional scoring advantages.

The scope encompasses bank erosion control projects with polypropylene barrier bags (minimum 5 oz. material, 18-inch openings, trapezoidal shape, baffled every 3 feet), installation equipment, on-site technical support, mobilization services at routine (30 days) and emergency (5 days) response times, labor, Class B concrete, concrete pump trucks, specified heavy machinery (Komatsu 200 trackhoes, CAT 320 long reach trackhoes, Case 580 loaders, 14+ cubic yard dump trucks), 6-inch minus stone aggregate, and traffic control. Vendors may bid on individual districts or multiple districts; estimated quantities vary significantly by district, with District 9 requiring the largest volumes and District 1 requiring substantial laborer and equipment hours. All work must comply with KYTC Standard Specifications and applicable traffic control standards.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval and potential renegotiation. Pricing is submitted on an Excel bid sheet through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal at https://vss.ky.gov; only online bids are accepted. Evaluation uses best value scoring: price (85 points), response time (5 points), and years of experience with a minimum of three years in similar services (10 points). The lowest bidder receives maximum price points, with subsequent bidders scored proportionally. Bids remain valid for 90 days. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit if applicable), and Kentucky Workers Compensation. Written questions are due July 7, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., with responses posted by July 8. Anticipated award date is August 31, 2026.