Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for the rental of various equipment with operators, including excavators, dump trucks, and loaders, for use in state-funded projects. The successful bidder will be required to provide the equipment and operators for a period of one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional years. The bidder must be able to provide the equipment and operators within 48 hours of notification in emergency situations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
• Equipment must be in excellent mechanical working condition and approved for use by Department personnel.
• The rental rate is to be paid by the Transportation Cabinet only during the time that the equipment is in actual use on the job.
• The vendor is not required to own all pieces of equipment but must be able to readily provide each piece on contract when requested.
• The equipment and the operator will be under the supervision and subject to the orders of the Transportation Cabinet.
• The Department will provide traffic control necessary for safe operation in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.