Precast Drainage Structures and Steel Grates Districts 1-3

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases, issued Request for Bids (RFB 605 1900000149) for the procurement of precast drainage structures and steel grates serving Highway Districts 1-3 in Elliott County. The solicitation encompasses 90 line items of precast concrete drainage products, including drop box inlets (Types 1-7, 10-11, 13G, 13S, 16G, 16S) in multiple depth configurations, sloped box outlets and inlet/outlet structures in various sizes (15"-18", 24", 30", 36"), curb box inlets (Types A, B, and F), steel grates for corresponding structures, concrete median barrier box inlets, frame and lid assemblies, security devices with stainless steel hardware, 54-inch reinforced concrete pipe, concrete risers, and precast reinforced concrete box culverts ranging from 3'x3' to 6'x6' in lengths up to 30 linear feet. Bidders must submit unit pricing on a specified basis (each, pairs, feet, or linear feet depending on product category) and are required to provide pricing for all line items within any district for which they choose to bid, though they are not obligated to bid on all three districts. The RFB was issued on August 31, 2018, with bids due on September 19, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., submitted to the KYTC Division of Purchases at 200 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622; online bidding is prohibited. Evaluation criteria allocates 95 points to the bidder offering the lowest price and 5 points to the bidder demonstrating the best delivery time. All products must conform to Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and referenced standard drawings, and bidders must contact Erin Eagan at 502-782-3979 for questions regarding the solicitation.

All bidders must submit a completed annual affidavit affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws (KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115), sales tax registration requirements, state tax compliance, and prohibitions under KRS 11A.236. Bidders claiming resident bidder status or qualified bidder status must provide corresponding affidavits with supporting documentation, including proof of one year of prior Kentucky income tax filing, unemployment insurance contributions, and active workers' compensation coverage. The solicitation requires that all vendors be authorized to transact business in Kentucky and comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity provisions, and subletting and self-performance requirements. No specific incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or explicit budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. Billing for awarded contracts is directed to the KYTC Division of Maintenance at 200 Mero Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. The contract award value is not specified in the available documentation, though the scope encompasses 90 distinct line items across three districts with varying quantities and unit measurements.