Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for the rental of an offset drill with an operator to drill holes for the installation of steel 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 provide the equipment, operator, and site support labor. The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the lowest price and best response time. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies related to this procurement, including the Buy America Act and the Build America, Buy America Act.
Some key requirements include:
• Furnishing a modified rotary drill, truck or track mounted with an operator to drill 7" to 10" diameter holes in soil and rock
• Installing department-furnished steel railroad rails up to 40 feet in length and weighing 130-140 lbs per linear yard
• Maintaining a minimum production rate of 800 linear feet of installed railroad rails per 8-hour workday
• Complying with the Davis Bacon Act Wage Determinations for highway construction
• Submitting a certification stating that all manufacturing processes involved with the production of steel or iron materials occurred in the United States