RFB-758-2700000185-2 | KHP NIGHT MUCK REMOVAL, LOADING, AND HAULING

The Kentucky Horse Park is soliciting bids under RFB-758-2700000185-2 for night muck removal, loading, and hauling services. The contractor will be responsible for removing horse manure and stall bedding shavings from designated storage locations within barn complexes and transporting the material to a disposal area behind the Alltech Arena, as well as hauling manure off-site daily. Services must be performed nightly between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., with an estimated 80 nights of service annually, primarily from May to August. The scope involves managing approximately 5 to 9 40-yard dumpsters per night. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and licensed operators experienced in low-light conditions and safe operation around horses. The contract is for an initial one-year term with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions. Award selection is based on a Best Value Ranking Approach, with price weighted at 90 points and experience at 10 points, requiring a minimum of five years of experience. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the Commonwealth eProcurement system by November 12, 2026. Compliance requirements include adherence to Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding energy company boycotts, lobbying prohibitions, and labor laws, as well as the CIO-126 Artificial Intelligence Policy. Payment will be issued within 30 working days of invoice acceptance.