RFB-225-25 MA for Dredging of KY River Locks 1 - 5

The Kentucky River Authority is soliciting bids for RFB-225-25, a comprehensive dredging maintenance project for Kentucky River Locks 1 through 5, located in Calloway County. The procurement seeks a specialized marine contractor to perform annual dredging services, including removing sediment from lock chambers and navigational channel approaches, snagging channel obstructions, and relocating materials in compliance with Corps of Engineers permit guidelines. Contractors must provide specialized marine equipment including a towboat, barge, crane, and air compressor that meet specific dimensional and capability requirements. The project involves five primary line items: Mobilization, Travel Time (46 hours maximum), Crane Time (90 hours maximum), Compressor Time (1 hour maximum), and Down Time (10 days maximum). The bid is due on May 7, 2025, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, with bids to be submitted physically to the Finance - Division of Engineering & Contract Administration Bid Clerk in Frankfort, Kentucky. Interested contractors must schedule a mandatory individual site visit with Olivia Dorman via email, with only one representative permitted per appointment.

The procurement appears to have a preference for Kentucky resident bidders and requires vendors to register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with equal employment opportunity guidelines and provide evidence of compliance with state regulations, including tax filings, unemployment insurance payments, and workers' compensation policies. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with a contract duration of one year and potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Though no specific budget range is detailed, the bid requires a bid guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount. Successful bidders will need to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond. The project is anticipated to be performed annually, typically starting in late June and lasting three to four weeks, with compensation based on actual hours worked and unit pricing for various project activities.