Retrofit Snow & Ice Trucks: KYTC Districts 1-4-5-6-7-8-9-11

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) to award a master agreement contract for retrofitting snow and ice removal trucks for KYTC Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11. The contract will require the successful vendor(s) to provide retrofitting services, including the installation of emissions control systems and other upgrades, to modernize the state's fleet of heavy-duty trucks. The RFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the trucks, such as GVW ratings, hydraulics, communication systems, and lighting. The contract period is 7 years for trucks model year 2013 and older, and 14 years for trucks model year 2014 and newer. Vendors must submit their bids electronically by May 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM, and the contract will be effective upon award.

The RFB does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the bid sheets indicate that bids in excess of $25,000 for trucks model year 2013 and older, and $40,000 for trucks model year 2014 and newer, may be considered excessive and not accepted. The current incumbent contractor is not identified, and the available budget for the project is not specified. The RFB also includes a sample District Map, which provides an overview of the geographical boundaries and jurisdictions covered under this contract opportunity.