Rolled Girder Bridge District 1 - Federal

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is soliciting bids for rolled girder bridges in District 1, which encompasses 12 counties including Anderson County. The procurement seeks prefabricated bridge structures in multiple configurations, ranging from 40 to 80-foot lengths, available in weathering and galvanized steel with TL-1 and TL-2 rail systems. Deliverables include complete bridge design, fabrication, and delivery, with vendors responsible for providing detailed shop drawings, maintaining a registered professional engineer on staff, and ensuring compliance with current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Specifications. The bid is to be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system, with proposals due on March 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value approach, with 100 points allocated to pricing, where the lowest bidder receives maximum points. The initial contract period will run from the award date until March 31, 2026, with options for four additional one-year renewals, and vendors must provide a 10-year warranty on hot-dipped galvanized steel components.

The solicitation is funded through the Federal Highway Administration and is subject to strict Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) compliance requirements, mandating that all steel and iron materials be produced in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, vendors must meet rigorous technical and manufacturing standards. Delivery expectations include a 180-calendar-day window after receiving a delivery order, with potential penalties of 1% per day for late deliveries. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant infrastructure investment for bridge replacement and improvement across the district. The bridges will include stay-in-place forms, with deck driving surfaces to be completed by other contractors, indicating a collaborative and phased approach to bridge construction. Vendors must be prepared to deliver bridges to specific sites within District One's 12 counties, demonstrating both technical capability and logistical flexibility.