Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for the rental of equipment with operators to perform offset drilling for railroad steel installation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish modified rotary drills, truck or track mounted, to drill 7" to 10" diameter holes in soil and rock to install railroad rails up to 39 feet in length. The bidder must also provide cribbing, excavation, and backfill services. The work will be performed in accordance with the Department's Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
Some key requirements include:
* Furnishing modified rotary drills with operators
* Drilling holes that are offset a minimum of five feet from the edge of the truck tire or track to the center of the hole
* Providing cribbing, excavation, and backfill services
* Installing cyclopean riprap and geotextile fabric
* Removing guardrail and providing traffic control
* Complying with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies related to this procurement.
The bidder must also submit various certifications, including a non-collusion certification, a Buy America/BABA certification, and a DBE certification.