Used Rail Road Rails - D6

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for used railroad rails to be delivered to District 6, specifically targeting Carroll and Pendleton Counties. The procurement seeks 16,500 total linear feet of used railroad rails, comprising 250 40-foot rails for Carroll County and 200 rails (50 40-foot and 150 30-foot) for Pendleton County. The rails must be structural grade steel weighing 130-136 pounds per linear yard, with specific requirements including being straight, structurally sound, and having holes cut near the ends for lifting. Bids are due January 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with a tentative award date of January 13, 2025. The evaluation will utilize a best value approach using a 100-point scoring system, with 95 points allocated to price and 5 points to delivery time. Vendors must submit pricing for all line items to be considered for award, and the contract includes a 1% per day penalty for late deliveries, with exceptions for delays outside vendor control.

The solicitation indicates a preference for Kentucky resident bidders and allows for potential preferences for qualified bidders or Department of Corrections industries in accordance with state regulations. All bids must be submitted electronically through Kentucky's eProcurement system, with no hard copy or emailed submissions accepted. Vendors are required to provide 24-hour advance notice before delivery and allow 6 hours for unloading by district personnel. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a significant infrastructure procurement. Vendors seeking to participate must carefully review the submission guidelines outlined in the "How to Submit an Online Response" document, which provides comprehensive instructions for the online bidding process. Technical support and assistance are available through the Customer Resource Center, with contact options including email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov and phone numbers 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-4357.