Road Pavement and Air Temperature Sensors

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases issued Request for Bid (RFB) 605 1900000131 on August 28, 2018, with sealed bids due on September 13, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at 200 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. This procurement seeks road pavement and air temperature sensors comprised of 17 line items totaling approximately 675 individual units. The specific deliverables include 150 complete Road Watch Bullet Pavement and Air Temperature Sensor Kits (Fahrenheit) with 12-foot cables, 100 temperature sensor units, 50 digital displays, and various mounting brackets (suction cup, magnetic, L-shaped, mini C-shaped, and west coast mirror mounting options), along with display pedestals, power cables, extension cables, and adapter equipment. All items must comply with specified Road Watch brand part numbers and technical specifications. Bidders must submit sealed bids with itemized pricing for each line item and are required to complete an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors, affirm compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws (KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115), demonstrate tax compliance, maintain active worker's compensation coverage, and comply with all applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes. Online bidding is prohibited, and inquiries should be directed to Sheila Durham at 502-782-3975. No addenda were issued for this solicitation.

The solicitation does not explicitly reference set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types such as disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders may claim resident bidder or qualified bidder status through the affidavit process. The procurement specifies delivery to twelve Kentucky Department of Transportation district locations distributed geographically across the state, from Paducah (District 1) to Pikeville (District 12), with all contact information and facility details provided in Attachment D. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The bid documents do not provide an explicit budget range or award value; however, the procurement of approximately 675 sensor units and associated equipment across multiple district locations suggests a substantial acquisition. Vendors must maintain active accounts on the eMARS system to receive notifications of future bid opportunities and manage company information throughout the procurement process.