Replacement FAA Obstruction Lights

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for Replacement FAA Obstruction Lights through Request for Bid (RFB) 605 2500000559, specifically targeting Fayette County. The procurement seeks 10 units of specialized lighting fixtures that must comply with FAA regulations, including white and red lights with integrated controls and mounting for a high mast lowering device. A specific transformer to convert 480 volt to 120 volt power is also required, with K&K Systems (part number KK-865-885-AC-D-SP) identified as the preferred manufacturer. Bids are due on April 9, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST, with a tentative award date of April 25, 2025. The initial contract period will run from May 1st, 2025, to April 30th, 2026, with options for four additional one-year renewals. The evaluation will utilize a best value approach, allocating 95 points to pricing and 5 points to delivery time. Bidders must submit electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system and be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System.

The procurement will be funded by the Federal Highway Administration and includes specific compliance requirements such as Buy America/Build America and Buy America Act (BABA) provisions, which mandate domestic manufacturing of materials and components. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the contract includes provisions for potential extension to other state agencies and political subdivisions. Vendors must carefully adhere to the submission guidelines outlined in the "How to Submit an Online Response" document, which details the six-step online submission process and requires a maximum file attachment size of 65000 KB per document. Vendors experiencing difficulties can contact the Customer Resource Center help desk at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or by phone at 502-564-9641 or toll-free at 877-973-4357. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive procurement process for critical infrastructure lighting components with potential multi-year implications.