RFB-605-2700000210-1 | Eq Rental Offset Drill w/Operator D-9 - Federal

Solicitation RFB-605-2700000210-1 is a request for a master ID/IQ agreement for the rental of an offset drill with an operator for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Highway District 9. The contractor is required to provide a rotary drill and operator capable of drilling and installing 800 linear feet of railroad steel per eight-hour workday. Technical specifications require a minimum 150 H.P. motor, a compressor rated at no less than 300 CFM, 16,000 pounds of pull-down pressure, and the ability to drill with an offset of at least five feet from the tire edge. The equipment must be capable of operating on a 15% slope and the mast jib must be able to lift and lower steel rails up to 40 feet long and 2,000 pounds in weight. The contract will be awarded based on best value using a ranking approach, with price as the primary evaluation factor. Awards are made by group, requiring vendors to bid all lines within a group to be considered. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis Bacon Act wage determinations, and KYTC Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by November 25, 2026. Payment is processed within thirty working days of invoice acceptance, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining specific insurance coverages and adhering to MUTCD traffic control standards.