RFB-605-2700000207-1 | Eq Rental Offset Drill w/Operator D-9 - State

Solicitation RFB-605-2700000207-1 is a request for a master agreement to provide an offset drill with an operator for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District 9. The scope of work involves drilling and installing railroad rails in double row arrangements through embankment material and bedded rock, with a required production rate of 800 feet of railroad steel per 8-hour workday. The equipment must be capable of offsetting at least 8 feet from the carrier vehicle to the center of the hole. The vendor is responsible for providing the operator, site support labor, and necessary equipment, including an acetylene blow torch. The initial contract period runs through December 31, 2027, with a possible extension of up to 90 days. Award is based primarily on price, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points, though preferences may be given to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified entities. Vendors must comply with OSHA silica exposure standards, 401 KAR 63:010 air quality regulations, and specific traffic management protocols, including a limit on continuous traffic stoppages to 15 minutes. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service system by November 25, 2026. Payment is generally issued within 30 working days of invoice receipt. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with legal venue in Franklin County.