State - equipment rental w/operator district 8

Kentucky Department of Transportation is requesting bids for equipment rental with operator services in District 8, with bids due October 8, 2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide equipment and operators for the state's transportation operations in the specified district.

The RFB establishes pricing structures and payment terms for equipment rental and operator services based on hourly, daily, or project-specific rates. Vendors must meet defined equipment types, operator qualifications, insurance requirements, and performance standards. All vendors are required to comply with state and federal regulations, maintain appropriate licensing and certifications, and provide proof of financial bonding as part of bid submission. The procurement may include set-asides for small businesses or minority-owned enterprises as applicable under Kentucky state regulations.

Funding is derived from the Kentucky Department of Transportation's operating budget and project allocations. Responses must be submitted online through Kentucky's Vendor Self Service (VSS) application. The submission process requires vendors to select line items, provide pricing and delivery information, complete evaluation criteria or checklists, enter general comments, and upload supporting attachments (limited to ten documents per submission with a maximum file size of 65 MB each). Vendors should note that some solicitation types require cost and technical documentation as attachments rather than direct system entry.

Support for submission issues is available through the Customer Resource Center help desk via email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or by telephone at 502-564-9641 or toll-free at 877-973-4357.