FEDERAL - EQUIPMENT RENTAL W/OPERATOR DISTRICT 8

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is issuing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the rental of a broad range of heavy‑equipment with operators to support District 8 road and bridge projects. Vendors must submit a single electronic bid for each line item, providing manufacturer and model information, and will be evaluated on price (lowest bid receives maximum points) and best‑value criteria. The contract guarantees a minimum of eight (8) billable hours per work order for each piece of equipment, and the rental rate is paid only for actual use. The solicitation covers excavators, dump trucks, skid‑steer loaders, cranes, rollers, various attachments, flaggers, and related support equipment. All equipment must be in excellent mechanical condition and operated by qualified personnel supplied by the vendor. • Minimum contract type: IDIQ – equipment rental with operator for road/bridge work in KY District 8. • Total estimated labor‑hours across all line items ≈ 1,900 hrs. • Required items include: excavators (standard & long‑reach), hydraulic breakers, tree‑mulching attachments, dump & articulated trucks, skid‑steer, road‑widener, vibratory roller, milling machine, wheel loader, flaggers, cranes, and various specialty attachments. • Bids must be submitted electronically via Kentucky’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) portal by 13:30 EST on 10/08/2026. • Vendor must provide proof of insurance, DBE certification, Buy‑America compliance, and required affidavits. • Evaluation is “best value” – lowest price receives full points; additional criteria may consider past performance. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is mandated. • Contract award date is not specified; award will follow evaluation of submitted bids.