RFB-605-2600000694-2 | Demolition Svc Fayette Co Parcels 7 and 8 - FHWA

The contract involves the demolition of structures on Parcels 7 and 8 located at 1495 and 1499 North Broadway Road in Lexington, Kentucky, under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-funded project administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Right of Way/Utilities. Bidders must conduct a site inspection prior to submission, confirm compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and building codes, and adhere strictly to timeline requirements including submitting a DEP 7036 asbestos notification within ten days of award and commencing work within fourteen days of receiving the work order, with penalties of $500 per day for delays beyond that window and potential contract cancellation after twenty-one days. All work must include the removal and proper disposal of debris and hazardous materials such as asbestos and PCBs, with documentation of disposal receipts required. The contract mandates adherence to Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) standards for iron and steel materials, with full domestic manufacturing and processing required unless an exemption is properly documented. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals apply, with subcontractors needing to be certified and tracked, and good faith efforts documented if targets are not met. Contractors must provide a performance bond or letter of credit and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, along with workers’ compensation coverage as required by Kentucky law, and must indemnify KYTC against all claims arising from the work. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by the specified deadline and include mandatory attachments such as the Non-Collusion Certification, DBE Certification, Buy America Compliance Certificate, and AI Use Disclosure, with additional affidavits required for contractors and subcontractors related to employment and compliance. The contract does not specify any packaging, marking, or preservation requirements beyond requiring all equipment to be new and in first-class condition. Evaluation is based solely on price, with the lowest bid receiving the maximum score, though past performance issues may be used discretionarily in award decisions. Invoicing follows state guidelines, requiring specific details including contract number, item descriptions, quantities, and totals, with payments due within 30 working days. The solicitation prohibits the use of telecommunications or surveillance equipment from designated foreign entities and requires compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes and KYTC Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. No contract value is disclosed as pricing is submitted separately via a bid sheet not