Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for a one‑year master agreement to provide comprehensive snow and ice management services for the Vehicle Use Areas (VUA) of the L&N Building in Louisville. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to keep designated pavements and sidewalks clear and safe during winter weather, including pre‑treatment, plowing, salting, and post‑storm reporting. The contract may be renewed up to four additional one‑year periods, subject to performance and mutual agreement. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the state e‑procurement system; the lowest price receives the majority of evaluation points, with experience also weighted.
• Scope: Snow removal, ice mitigation, pre‑treatment (salt brine), and post‑storm documentation for all VUA at L&N Building.
• Service window: Typically 7 am‑5 pm Mon‑Fri; limited weekend/holiday service as needed.
• Required equipment: ¾‑ton 4‑WD trucks with plows/spreaders, optional skid‑steer loaders for piling.
• Materials: Sodium chloride (salt) meeting specific grain‑size specifications; alternative abrasives for new concrete.
• Reporting: Storm logs within 24 hrs; invoicing in quarter‑hour increments; non‑billable travel and site inspections excluded.
• Insurance: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability (if applicable), and additional insured status for the Commonwealth.
• Evaluation: 95 % price (lowest wins), 5 % years of experience.
• Submission: Electronic only; $0.01 placeholder price required; full bid sheet attachment mandatory.
• Timeline: Issue 10/02/2026, questions due 10/09/2026, award after bid opening on 10/19/2026, contract start shortly thereafter.