Used Railroad Steel - D6 - Campbell County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6, located in Campbell County, is seeking to procure 300 pieces of used railroad steel rails through a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2500000564). The specific requirements include 30-foot steel rails weighing between 130-136 pounds per linear yard, which must be straight, structurally sound, and have a hole cut near the end for lifting. The rails will be delivered to the KYTC District 6 Maintenance Storage Facility at 9615 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria, Kentucky. Bid evaluation will utilize a best value ranking methodology, with 95 points allocated to pricing and 5 points to delivery time. Electronic bids are due by 1:30 PM on April 8, 2025, with a tentative award date of April 14, 2025. Vendors must submit proposals through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system and comply with state procurement requirements. A late delivery penalty of 1% per day will be imposed for missed delivery timelines.

Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's eProcurement System and comply with Kentucky state statutes related to taxation, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for resident bidder preferences and requires compliance with campaign finance laws and recycled content certifications. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet technical specifications and delivery requirements. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no indication of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a fixed quantity of 300 railroad steel rails, suggesting a defined and limited procurement scope. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with state procurement guidelines to be considered for the contract award.