RFB-605-2600000686-2 | Erosion Control Products

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Maintenance is soliciting erosion control products under solicitation RFB-605-2600000686-2, with responses due by July 23, 2026. This is a master agreement contract with an initial performance period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, and an option for up to four additional one-year extensions, effectively allowing a potential contract duration of five years. The scope involves supplying geosynthetic materials including biodegradable blanket pins, hydroseeding dye, liquid lime, geotextile fabric, erosion control blankets, geogrids, Flexterra, erosion control socks, and reinforcement matting, to be delivered across all 12 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet districts. Pricing is submitted by vendors per unit in applicable packaging formats such as boxes, rolls, bags, or containers, but no estimated contract value, unit prices, or extended prices are provided in the solicitation. The award will be based on a trade-off methodology, with price accounting for 95 out of 100 evaluation points; the remaining 5 points are assigned to responsiveness, including delivery time, past performance, and insurance compliance. Vendors must hold a Certificate of Insurance with an AM Best rating of B+ or higher; failure to meet this requirement disqualifies the bid. Non-price factors such as vendor history of performance in the past 12 months may result in a non-responsible determination. The contract mandates compliance with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet specifications, including ASTM, GRI, and U.S. Army Corps standards for material performance metrics like tensile strength, flexural stiffness, torsional rigidity, and chemical resistance. Delivery must occur F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid and allowed, to locations specified in individual Transportation Delivery Orders. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Commonwealth at the delivery point, with the right to reject non-conforming items at the vendor’s expense. Bidders must complete state-specific affidavits related to campaign finance compliance, resident bidder status (with supporting documentation including Certificate of Authority and proof of tax and unemployment filings), and qualified bidder status for nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities. The Commonwealth does not require federal identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes, but vendors must register through the Kentucky OneStop portal and possess a valid Commonwealth Vendor Code. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky eProcurement system; physical submissions are not accepted. The contract