Rolled Girder Bridge District 1 - State - REBID

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for rolled girder bridges in District 1, covering 12 counties, with a specific solicitation focused on Ballard County. The procurement seeks bids for 20 different bridge configurations ranging from 40 to 80 feet in length, with options for weathering or galvanized steel and TL-1 or TL-2 rail systems. Each bridge configuration requires complete design, fabrication, and delivery, including stays-in-place forms, with deck driving surfaces to be completed by others. Bidders must submit electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site by April 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with an initial contract period running from the award date through March 31, 2026, and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Vendors must provide shop drawings for KYTC approval prior to fabrication and design bridges according to the most current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Specifications with a Live Load Design of KY HL93. The contract will be awarded using a best value ranking approach, with 100 points allocated to pricing, and vendors must maintain a registered professional engineer on staff and provide a 10-year warranty on hot-dipped galvanized steel components.

The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidder preferences and potential additional scoring considerations for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or nonprofit organizations. Bidders must comply with specific technical requirements, including hot-dip galvanized steel components, elastomeric bearing pads, and ASTM F3125 Grade A325 high-strength bolts. Delivery is expected within 180 calendar days after receiving a delivery order, with potential penalties for late delivery. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple bridge configurations suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. The solicitation appears to be open to various types of vendors, with an emphasis on local and specialized manufacturing entities, though specific set-aside designations are limited to preference points for certain qualified organizations. Vendors must be prepared to meet rigorous technical specifications, provide comprehensive documentation, and demonstrate capability to design and fabricate complex bridge infrastructure that meets Kentucky's transportation infrastructure standards.