Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a vendor to provide a rotary drill with an operator to drill holes for the installation of railroad rails. The drill must be capable of drilling holes that are offset a minimum of 5 feet from the edge of the truck tire or track to the center of the hole. The vendor must also provide any site support labor, miscellaneous support equipment, and supplies necessary for the installation of the railroad rails. The contract will be for an initial period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.
• The drill must be powered by a motor of 130 HP or greater with at least 16,000 Lbs. pull-down pressure and a 300 CFM or greater air compressor.
• The drill must be capable of handling steel railroad rail up to 40 feet in length.
• The vendor must supply any site support labor, miscellaneous support equipment, and supplies, including acetylene blowtorches, chains, hooks, and cables.
• The vendor must maintain a minimum production rate of 800 linear feet of installed railroad rails per 8-hour workday.