Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for equipment rental with operator services. The equipment includes rear dump trucks, excavators, small excavators, articulated trucks, small tractors, impact breakers, large excavators, hydroseeders, motor graders, loaders, skid loaders, large tractors, and escort trucks. The vendor will be responsible for providing the equipment in excellent mechanical working conditions and with one operator. The rental rate will be paid by the Transportation Cabinet only during the time the equipment is in actual use on the job. The vendor must be able to readily provide each piece of equipment on contract when requested. The resulting Master Agreement from this solicitation will be solely used for Federally Funded Projects. Some key points to note are:
* 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 rental rate is to be paid by the Transportation Cabinet only during the time that the above-named equipment is in actual use on the job.
* The vendor will be guaranteed a minimum of eight (8) hours per each work order to the vendor.
* The vendor shall provide at least two phone numbers where they can be reached 24 hours a day.
* The vendor shall notify the District immediately of any changes to the emergency contacts and/or numbers.
* Failure to respond to an emergency situation within 48 hours of notification may result in the immediate cancellation of the Master Agreement.
Some of the equipment specifications include:
* Rear Dump Truck w/Op FHWA ER Eligible: Rear dump truck with a minimum of 15 cubic yard capacity, diesel or gasoline powered.
* Excavator w/Grapple w/Op FHWA ER Eligible: Hydraulic excavator with interchangeable bucket or five-pronged grapple, minimum 115 HP, 36,000 pounds minimum weight.
* Small Excavator w/Op FHWA ER Eligible: Hydraulic diesel-powered excavator, 65 HP minimum, 18,500 pounds minimum weight.
* Articulated Truck w/Op FHWA ER Eligible: 40-ton capacity truck with tailgate, 460 HP minimum, 152,500 pound GVW.
* The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies related to this procurement, including the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts.
* The vendor must submit a certification stating that all manufacturing processes involved with the production of steel or iron materials occurred in the United States.
* The vendor must comply with the Federal Highway Administration's Buy America Requirement and the Build America, Buy America Act.
* The vendor must provide evidence of insurance coverage as required, including commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
* The vendor must submit a Non-Collusion Certification and a DBE Certification.
* The vendor must comply with the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.