Pre-compressed Bridge Joint Seals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for pre-compressed, silicon-and-foam hybrid bridge expansion joint seals on behalf of the Division of Maintenance. The solicitation sought pricing for eleven line items across various joint sizes ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches, with each line item requiring 320 linear feet of product from acceptable manufacturers including EMSEAL, SSI, or Watson Bowman. The winning bidder must provide unit pricing on a per linear foot basis with F.O.B. destination freight prepaid to the specified receiving location, including appropriate amounts of epoxy joint adhesive and silicone sealant necessary for installation, and must guarantee delivery within 30 calendar days or face rejection as non-responsive. Additionally, the successful contractor must conduct four one-day field training demonstrations with a company technician familiar with product installation. The bid closing date was May 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of May 20, 2022. Contract prices are firm for the first twelve months, with only one price increase permitted during the contract period if justified by industry-wide price changes and supported with written documentation. Award determination will use a best value approach based on price (95 points) and delivery time (5 points), with bids remaining valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days following the bid closing date.

The master agreement contract will run for an initial period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities, are eligible for reciprocal and preferential scoring adjustments. All vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's eProcurement System prior to bid submission, with online bidding through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform being the only accepted method; emailed and hard copy bids will not be accepted. Vendors must complete the Annual Affidavit form to affirm compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, disclosure requirements, sales and use tax registration, and non-delinquency on state taxes and fees. The Commonwealth will not make payment for partial deliveries, and the minimum value per delivery order is $1,000, though no specific overall contract value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents.