Statewide Signal Maintenance

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Traffic Operations, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for statewide signal maintenance services. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide installation, preventive maintenance, and repair services for traffic signal communications equipment across Kentucky. The contractor must supply an Electronic Technician (1,750 hours annually), a Laborer (5 hours annually), a Service Vehicle (1,750 hours annually), and a 30-foot Bucket Truck (5 hours annually). Work scope includes coordination of utility clearances, troubleshooting traffic signal communications systems, replacement and installation of routers, antennas, radios, cameras, associated cabling, antenna alignment, and preventive maintenance activities. Key qualifications require the contractor to be licensed to perform electrical work in Kentucky, maintain current workers' compensation insurance and general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, and ensure the Electronic Technician holds IMSA Level 3 certification or an associate degree in engineering technology, while the Laborer must be certified in Work Zone Traffic Control. The contractor must respond to work orders within three working days, with potential liquidated damages of $500 per day for non-compliance. Evaluation is conducted on a best value basis with price as the sole measurable criterion worth 100 points, with the lowest bidder receiving the maximum score. The deadline for written questions is January 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses posted by January 21, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Bids are due electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by January 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of January 30, 2026.

The contract term is for one year beginning February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available at the discretion of both parties. The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. The KYTC will furnish all materials except those specifically designated as contractor-provided items. The contractor must provide and maintain Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology on the service vehicle for continuous 24/7 tracking with position data updates at maximum five-minute intervals, ensuring integration with existing KYTC operational systems. No price increase is permitted during the initial twelve-month contract period; however, increases may be requested thereafter with documented justification of industry-wide price changes. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.