Request for Bid for Sheet Pilings for D-1 Structures 2022

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Highways, issued a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2200000402) for sheet pilings needed for D-1 structures in Lawrence County. The procurement seeks 588 linear feet of 5-gauge by 18-inch by 14-foot dip galvanized metric sheeting and 672 linear feet of 5-gauge by 18-inch by 16-foot dip galvanized metric sheeting, totaling 1,260 linear feet to be delivered as single units to the Kentucky Department of Highways Structures Crew at 811 US 60E, Smithland, Kentucky 42081. All materials must include shipping on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with vendors responsible for all freight costs and claims. Vendors must provide advance notification 48 hours prior to delivery and specify exact delivery timelines in calendar days after contract award; vague delivery terms such as "as required" or "as soon as possible" will render bids non-responsive. Award determination will be based on a best-value ranking approach allocating 95 points to price (lowest bidder receives maximum points, with subsequent bids scored proportionally) and 5 points to delivery time (best delivery receives maximum points), for a total of 100 points. The original bid closing date was extended from February 16, 2022, to February 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of February 9, 2022, and all bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's online eProcurement system by pre-registered vendors. Written questions were due by January 27, 2022, with responses issued by January 28, 2022, and three addenda were issued to address vendor inquiries and clarify specifications.

Kentucky resident bidders meeting specific tax filing, unemployment insurance contribution, and workers' compensation requirements over the prior year are eligible for reciprocal preferences of 20 percent. Additionally, qualified bidders—including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities—are eligible for statutory preferences of 15 to 20 percent depending on the designation. This is a one-time contract award to a single vendor with no renewal options specified, and no incumbent vendors or existing contract information is identified in the solicitation. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Self Service System at least 24 to 48 hours prior to bid submission, and all bids must remain valid for 90 days after closing. Late deliveries beyond the contracted date will result in one percent per day deductions from invoices, excluding delays caused by factors outside the vendor's control, and payment terms are net 30 working days after receipt of goods and invoice with a one percent monthly penalty for late payment. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.