RFB-605-2600000696-2 | Eq Rental Offset Drill w/Operator D5 FEDERAL

The contract solicitation RFB-605-2600000696-2 issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District 5 seeks rental of a modified rotary offset drill with a qualified operator for drilling 7” to 10” diameter holes in soil and rock to install Department-furnished steel railroad rails up to 40 feet in length. Performance must occur at project sites within Kentucky Highway District 5, with mobilization and demobilization at the vendor’s expense, and the equipment must maintain a 5-foot offset from the carrier edge while operating on up to a 15% slope. The vendor is required to supply the equipment, operator, fuel, maintenance, and tools, with a minimum production rate of 800 linear feet per day. Payment is based on measured installed rail length, and failure to meet production or response time standards incurs liquidated damages of $500 per day. All equipment must be new, of the latest model year, in first-class condition, and comply with Buy America requirements, mandating at least 55% U.S.-sourced components effective October 2026, along with adherence to OSHA, MUTCD, and KYTC Standard Specifications. The evaluation is heavily weighted toward price at 95%, with only 5% assigned to response quality, using a best value trade-off approach rather than low price technically acceptable. Invoices must include contract details, item descriptions, quantities, and pricing, and will be processed within 30 working days of receipt by the agency. Vendors must submit mandatory certifications including Non-Collusion, DBE participation documentation per 49 CFR Part 26, Buy America compliance, and a Certificate of Authority if a foreign entity. Prohibited equipment includes telecommunications and surveillance systems from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, or Dahua. The contract operates as a master agreement with delivery orders initiating performance, and may be extended by up to four additional one-year terms or a single 90-day extension. Price adjustments are restricted during the first 12 months and require prior written approval, while Kentucky sales and use taxes are exempt. All submissions must be completed electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by 1:30 PM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026, with no exceptions for late or non-compliant bids.