Waterproofing Membrane District 1

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Maintenance District 1, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on November 19, 2024, for waterproofing membrane materials to be delivered to the Livingston County Maintenance Storage Facility in Smithland, Kentucky. The procurement consists of two line items totaling 6,000 square yards of waterproofing membrane: 3,000 square yards of fiberglass waterproofing membrane (specified as a one-step waterproofing and reflective-crack suppression system with factory coating containing asphalt polymer and bonding contact adhesive) and 3,000 square yards of polypropylene waterproofing membrane (specified as a one-step system comprising non-woven fabric with asphalt top-coating and rubberized asphalt adhesive). All materials must be furnished only without installation and must be on the KYTC Approved Materials List, with suppliers required to provide certifications demonstrating that fiberglass membrane meets ASTM specifications for tensile strength, pliability, moisture, and permeability, while polypropylene membrane conforms to ASTM D 6153 Type III with specified requirements for grab tensile strength, elongation, pliability, puncture resistance, and permeability. Bid closing is December 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with electronic submission required through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov, and a public bid reading scheduled for the same date. Awards will be made by line item on a best-value basis using two evaluation criteria: price (95 points) and delivery time (5 points), with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points and subsequent bidders scored proportionally, while the bidder with the best delivery time receives maximum points. The master agreement will commence upon award and expire November 30, 2025, with options for four additional one-year renewal periods, and prices are quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed with the vendor responsible for all shipment and freight charges, with a one-percent daily penalty assessed for late deliveries.

Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System prior to bid submission and must submit required affidavits regarding campaign finance compliance, resident bidder status (if claimed), and qualified bidder status (if claimed); however, the solicitation documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility beyond these registration and affidavit requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The minimum quantity for delivery orders placed against any resulting contract is 1,000 square yards, and delivery must be stated specifically in calendar days as part of the evaluation criteria. While the specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the solicitation summary, the procurement is for a total of 6,000 square yards of materials with the potential for additional orders up to the minimum threshold of 1,000 square yards per delivery order and extends through November 30, 2025, with potential renewal options extending the contract period up to five years. The tentative award date is December 20, 2024.