Portable traffic signal system

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Equipment, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of portable traffic signal systems. The solicitation requires vendors to supply five portable traffic signal systems and five traffic sensor packages, with each system consisting of tandem articulating tow trailers equipped with two 12-inch diameter LED signal heads, Doppler microwave sensors (two per package), hydraulic lift systems, wireless remote control capabilities, battery backup systems with solar collection capability, and remote monitoring capabilities. All equipment must be new, in first-class operating condition, manufacturer's latest production models, and include two-year warranties beginning upon placement in service, plus one day of training covering safety, operation, and preventative maintenance. Bidders are evaluated using a best-value ranking methodology allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery time, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points in each category. The solicitation was issued on April 1, 2026, with a deadline for written questions on April 9, 2026, addendum responses posted by April 16, 2026, and bids due electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by April 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of April 30, 2026. The resulting contract will have an initial period expiring April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available at the discretion of both parties.

This procurement is restricted to vendors meeting specific qualifications and compliance requirements, including mandatory registration in the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and submission of required affidavits and non-collusion certifications prior to award. The contract is funded with Federal Highway Administration dollars and subject to Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act requirements, mandating that all steel, iron, and manufactured products be domestically produced. Delivery must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with late delivery penalties of one percent per day assessed for non-compliance. Vendors must provide clear delivery timeframes and cannot submit multiple bids or alternate models for each line item. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, interested vendors should consult the complete RFB for specific technical specifications and all additional requirements necessary for bid submission.