Wear Testing Government Bids & RFPs

Lot 1: See Specifications Section 1. 00 ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB. Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site ( updated). pdf. Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

Lot 2: Vendor supplied traffic control for drilled railroad rail drilling operation; Vendor shall provide flagging when requested. If Department provides traffic control, the flagging line item will not be included on the individual Delivery Order for Offset Drill with Operator. Item includes the appropriate number of flaggers for traffic control on the worksite. Each flagger will be paid at the hourly rate. With permission from the Engineer, the vendor may elect to use temporary traffic signals or portable traffic signals with appropriate signing in accordance with MUTCD or as directed by the Engineer. Vendor must also place and maintain appropriate work zone signing, flagger signs, flagger paddles, etc. in accordance with the MUTCD or as directed by the Engineer. Flagmen are required to wear appropriate safety equipment and must stay in constant communication with one another. Flaggers must work in accordance with Kentucky Dept of Highways Standard Drawings, in accordance with the MUTCD, and comply with Section 112 of the current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction at all times. Lane closures will only be permitted during daytime hours unless approved by the engineer. Payment will be made for the total number of man- hours worked for supplied traffic control each day. If vendor supplies portable traffic signals, payment by the man- hour will be based on number of man- hours flaggers would have been utilized instead of portable signals.

Lot 3: Vendor to provide used railroad rail. To be completed as stated in the extended description line 1 with the vendor providing the necessary used railroad rail. Use recycled ( used) railroad rails classified with a nominal weight of 130 lb/yd ( pounds per yard) size or greater. Use only visibly straight recycled rails with no splices. The Engineer will verify rail nominal weights ( manufacturer' s stamp with lb/yd, date, etc. ). Provide certification for nominal weight if the manufacturer' s stamp is unidentifiable.

Lot 4: Vendor to install cribbing at slide location as directed by the Engineer. Extend wall cribbing 2 feet to 16 feet as directed by Engineer below the existing ground line. If bedded rock is encountered, install the cribbing to the bedded rock only. The engineer will direct changes if necessary to the procedure. Vendor to furnish all labor and equipment to deliver and install wall cribbing on the recycled ( used) railroad rail piling. Wall cribbing shall be lapped, bolted, and attached solid to the drilled railroad rails. Use wall cribbing: recycled ( used) steel " w" beam guardrail shall be supplied by the KY Dept. of Transportation. Bolts, tie wire, welding, etc. needed to make the cribbing panels and attach to the drilled railroad rails will be furnished by the vendor. The Vendor is responsible for picking up the ( used) steel " W" beam guardrail at the local county Maintenance garage. Any unused ( used) steel " W" beam guardrail shall be returned to the maintenance garage by the vendor.

Lot 5: Perform excavation as the slide repair dictates or as directed by the Engineer. Excavate each slide repair area to provide a platform for drilling the used railroad rails, if necessary. Excavate material as directed by the engineer wide enough to place cribbing and enough area for granular backfill. Equipment shall be capable of excavating a vertical trench to install cribbing up to 16 feet in depth from the roadway elevation. Method of excavation shall limit the damage or removal of the existing roadway pavement as much as possible. Excavating equipment bucket size and width shall be adjusted as directed by the engineer to achieve the excavation without damaging the pavement, utilities, drill steel, etc. Do not use excavated material from the site as fill material. If directed by the Engineer, additional excavation may be required to remove slide material from the roadway in order to maintain traffic or to eliminate the pavement break for future asphalt paving. Unless directed by the Engineer, excess excavation may be wasted at sites on the right- of- way, only if approved by the Engineer. Material may not be wasted in flood prone areas or in streams. If the Engineer deems no suitable sites are available within the right- of- way, the contractor will be required to waste excess material off the right- of- way at sites obtained by the contractor at no cost to the KY Dept. of Transportation. Excavation will be paid by field measurement.

Lot 6: Vendor to furnish backfill material. Place Geotextile fabric as directed by the engineer, the geotextile fabric shall be lapped as outlined by the manufacture recommendations and Kentucky Standard Specifications. The geotextile fabric shall wrap the granular backfill to provide separation from all earth embankment. Construct granular embankment behind railroad rails, cribbing and on slope, as per Section 206 of the Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Current Edition. Backfill material shall be placed and compacted to eliminate voids. Construct embankment up to the approximate existing pavement elevation. Use the following backfill materials: Kentucky aggregate gradation no. 2' s /23' s or larger to the bottom of pavement elevation and place DGA Base from the bottom of the pavement elevation to the top of the existing pavement separated with Geotextile fabric as directed by the engineer. Backfill material shall meet requirements of Section 805 of the Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Current Edition. Backfill material delivered to the project, will only be accepted with a certified weigh ticket. A conversion factor of 1. 3 tons per cubic yard will be used to pay for all gradations of aggregate Backfill material delivered to the project. The Engineer will use visual inspection and/or material testing, as applicable to determine acceptability. Geotextile fabric shall be provided by the vendor. Vendor to furnish backfill material and labor to install geotextile fabric.

Lot 7: Vendor furnished laborer to trim tree limbs, extend Department furnished culvert pipe through crib wall, and taking down guardrail and stacking for the Department to pick up. The Department will be responsible for picking guardrail up and delivering to maintenance facility.

Lot 8: Vendor furnished bucket truck with operator capable of clearing tree limbs for a 40 feet drill mast. Vendor operator must be properly trained for the bucket truck operations and wear the appropriate safety equipment.

Lot 9: Vendor is to furnish and Install TY IV filter fabric for separation of the Backfill Material and Roadway Material. Payment per SQYD will include all labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to correctly install filter fabric in the slide area.

Lot 10: Vendor to furnish and install cribbing at slide location as directed by the Engineer. Vendor furnished cribbing must be galvanized guardrail, reinforced concrete panels, or equivalent material as approved by the engineer. The cribbing material must be corrosion resistant and be capable of holding backfill material across a span of 3 to 4 feet. Extend wall cribbing 2 feet to 16 feet as directed by Engineer below the existing ground line. If bedded rock is encountered, install the cribbing to the bedded rock only. The engineer will direct changes if necessary to the procedure. Vendor to furnish all labor and equipment to deliver and install wall cribbing on the recycled ( used) railroad rail piling. Wall cribbing shall be lapped, bolted, and attached solid to the drilled railroad rails. Bolts, tie wire, welding, etc. needed to make the cribbing panels and attaching to the drilled railroad rails will be furnished by the vendor.

Lot 11: Vendor furnished cribbing material must be galvanized guardrail. The guardrail shall be delivered and paid in 12. 5 LF sections. 25 LF guardrail sections will be considered /accepted upon the engineer' s approval. The guardrail material must be corrosion resistant, hole punched as shown for standard guardrail installation, and straight. KYTC will unload the material. Minimum order of 5, 625 Sq. Ft. MODIFIED ROTARY DRILL WITH OPERATOR( S). DRILL TO BE TRUCK MOUNTED AND CAPABILITY OF DRILLING 7" TO 10" DIAMETER HOLES 40 FEET INTO SOIL AND ROCK. ROTARY DRILL MUST HAVE CAPACITY OF DRILLING OFFSET A MINIMUM OF FIVE ( 5) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TIRE TO THE CENTER OF THE HOLES, DRILLING FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE CARRIER AND ON A 15% SLOPE. MAST JIB SHALL BE ABLE TO LIFT AND DROP INTO THE HOLES, STEEL RAILROAD RAILS UP TO 40 FEET IN LENGTH AND WEIGHING UP TO 2, 000 POUNDS. DRILL SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 150 H. P. MOTOR AND AT LEAST A 300 CFM COMPRESSOR CAPABLE OF 16, 000 POUNDS OF PULL DOWN PRESSURE. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE ON THE PART OF THE RAIL THAT IS SATISFACTORILY PLACE BELOW GROUND LEVEL. NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR THE PART OF THE RAIL EXTENDING ABOVE THE HOLE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING ANY RAILROAD STEEL THAT IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE ESTIMATED FINISHED SHOULDER AFTER BEING DROPPED INTO DRILLED HOLES. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO DRILL AND INSTALL 800 FT OF RAILROAD STEEL PER 8 HOUR WORKDAY. LEEWAY WILL BE GIVEN FOR WEATHER AND UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE DEPARTMENTS DISCRETION. THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET SHALL PROVIDE RAILROAD RAILS, MAKE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION AND FURNISH NECESSARY TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Lot 12: Modified rotary drill with operator( s). Drill to be truck mounted and capability of drilling 7" to 10" diameter holes 40 feet into soil and rock. Rotary drill must have capacity of drilling offset a minimum of five ( 5) feet from the edge of the tire to the center of the holes, drilling from either side of the carrier and on a 15% slope. Mast jib shall be able to lift and drop into the holes, steel railroad rails up to 40 feet in length and weighing up to 2, 000 pounds. Drill shall have a minimum 150 h. P. Motor and at least a 300 cfm compressor capable of 16, 000 pounds of pull down pressure. Payment will be made on the part of the rail that is satisfactorily place below ground level. No payment will be made for the part of the rail extending above the hole. Contractor is responsible for cutting any railroad steel that is not flush with the estimated finished shoulder after being dropped into drilled holes. Contractor must be able to drill and install 800 ft of railroad steel per 8 hour workday. Leeway will be given for weather and unforseen circumstances at the departments discretion. The transportation cabinet shall provide railroad rails, make necessary site preparation and furnish necessary traffic control.

Lot 13: Vendor to provide used railroad rail. This includes drilling the hole, providing and placing the rail. Use only visibly straight recycled rails with no splices. The Engineer will verify rail nominal weights ( manufacturer' s stamp with lb/yd, date, etc. ). Provide certification for nominal weight if the manufacturer' s stamp is unidentifiable. This line item shall be used for all work paid using FEDERAL funds. MODIFIED ROTARY DRILL WITH OPERATOR( S). DRILL TO BE TRUCK MOUNTED AND CAPABILITY OF DRILLING 7" TO 10" DIAMETER HOLES 40 FEET INTO SOIL AND ROCK. ROTARY DRILL MUST HAVE CAPACITY OF DRILLING OFFSET A MINIMUM OF FIVE ( 5) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TIRE TO THE CENTER OF THE HOLES, DRILLING FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE CARRIER AND ON A 15% SLOPE. MAST JIB SHALL BE ABLE TO LIFT AND DROP INTO THE HOLES, STEEL RAILROAD RAILS UP TO 40 FEET IN LENGTH AND WEIGHING UP TO 2, 000 POUNDS. DRILL SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 150 H. P. MOTOR AND AT LEAST A 300 CFM COMPRESSOR CAPABLE OF 16, 000 POUNDS OF PULL DOWN PRESSURE. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE ON THE PART OF THE RAIL THAT IS SATISFACTORILY PLACE BELOW GROUND LEVEL. NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR THE PART OF THE RAIL EXTENDING ABOVE THE HOLE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING ANY RAILROAD STEEL THAT IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE ESTIMATED FINISHED SHOULDER AFTER BEING DROPPED INTO DRILLED HOLES. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO DRILL AND INSTALL 800 FT OF RAILROAD STEEL PER 8 HOUR WORKDAY. LEEWAY WILL BE GIVEN FOR WEATHER AND UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE DEPARTMENTS DISCRETION. THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET MAKE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION AND FURNISH NECESSARY TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Lot 1: See Specification Section 1. 00 ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB. Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site ( updated). pdf. Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correc

Lot 2: Vendor supplied traffic control for drilled railroad rail drilling operation; Vendor shall provide flagging when requested. If Department provides traffic control, the flagging line item will not be included on the individual Delivery Order for Offset Drill with Operator. Item includes the appropriate number of flaggers for traffic control on the worksite. Each flagger will be paid at the hourly rate. With permission from the Engineer, the vendor may elect to use temporary traffic signals or portable traffic signals with appropriate signing in accordance with MUTCD or as directed by the Engineer. Vendor must also place and maintain appropriate work zone signing, flagger signs, flagger paddles, etc. in accordance with the MUTCD or as directed by the Engineer. Flagmen are required to wear appropriate safety equipment and must stay in constant communication with one another. Flaggers must work in accordance with Kentucky Dept of Highways Standard Drawings, in accordance with the MUTCD, and comply with Section 112 of the current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction at all times. Lane closures will only be permitted during daytime hours unless approved by the engineer. Payment will be made for the total number of man- hours worked for supplied traffic control each day. If vendor supplies portable traffic signals, payment by the man- hour will be based on number of man- hours flaggers would have been utilized instead of portable signals.

Lot 3: Vendor to provide used railroad rail. To be completed as stated in the extended description line 1 with the vendor providing the necessary used railroad rail. Use recycled ( used) railroad rails classified with a nominal weight of 130 lb/yd ( pounds per yard) size or greater. Use only visibly straight recycled rails with no splices. The Engineer will verify rail nominal weights ( manufacturer' s stamp with lb/yd, date, etc. ). Provide certification for nominal weight if the manufacturer' s stamp is unidentifiable.

Lot 4: Vendor to install cribbing at slide location as directed by the Engineer. Extend wall cribbing 2 feet to 16 feet as directed by Engineer below the existing ground line. If bedded rock is encountered, install the cribbing to the bedded rock only. The engineer will direct changes if necessary to the procedure. Vendor to furnish all labor and equipment to deliver and install wall cribbing on the recycled ( used) railroad rail piling. Wall cribbing shall be lapped, bolted, and attached solid to the drilled railroad rails. Use wall cribbing: recycled ( used) steel " w" beam guardrail shall be supplied by the KY Dept. of Transportation. Bolts, tie wire, welding, etc. needed to make the cribbing panels and attach to the drilled railroad rails will be furnished by the vendor. The Vendor is responsible for picking up the ( used) steel " W" beam guardrail at the local county Maintenance garage. Any unused ( used) steel " W" beam guardrail shall be returned to the maintenance garage by the vendor.

Lot 5: Perform excavation as the slide repair dictates or as directed by the Engineer. Excavate each slide repair area to provide a platform for drilling the used railroad rails, if necessary. Excavate material as directed by the engineer wide enough to place cribbing and enough area for granular backfill. Equipment shall be capable of excavating a vertical trench to install cribbing up to 16 feet in depth from the roadway elevation. Method of excavation shall limit the damage or removal of the existing roadway pavement as much as possible. Excavating equipment bucket size and width shall be adjusted as directed by the engineer to achieve the excavation without damaging the pavement, utilities, drill steel, etc. Do not use excavated material from the site as fill material. If directed by the Engineer, additional excavation may be required to remove slide material from the roadway in order to maintain traffic or to eliminate the pavement break for future asphalt paving. Unless directed by the Engineer, excess excavation may be wasted at sites on the right- of- way, only if approved by the Engineer. Material may not be wasted in flood prone areas or in streams. If the Engineer deems no suitable sites are available within the right- of- way, the contractor will be required to waste excess material off the right- of- way at sites obtained by the contractor at no cost to the KY Dept. of Transportation. Excavation will be paid by field measurement.

Lot 6: Vendor to furnish backfill material. Place Geotextile fabric as directed by the engineer, the geotextile fabric shall be lapped as outlined by the manufacture recommendations and Kentucky Standard Specifications. The geotextile fabric shall wrap the granular backfill to provide separation from all earth embankment. Construct granular embankment behind railroad rails, cribbing and on slope, as per Section 206 of the Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Current Edition. Backfill material shall be placed and compacted to eliminate voids. Construct embankment up to the approximate existing pavement elevation. Use the following backfill materials: Kentucky aggregate gradation no. 2' s /23' s or larger to the bottom of pavement elevation and place DGA Base from the bottom of the pavement elevation to the top of the existing pavement separated with Geotextile fabric as directed by the engineer. Backfill material shall meet requirements of Section 805 of the Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Current Edition. Backfill material delivered to the project, will only be accepted with a certified weigh ticket. A conversion factor of 1. 3 tons per cubic yard will be used to pay for all gradations of aggregate Backfill material delivered to the project. The Engineer will use visual inspection and/or material testing, as applicable to determine acceptability. Geotextile fabric shall be provided by the vendor. Vendor to furnish backfill material and labor to install geotextile fabric.

Lot 7: Vendor furnished laborer to trim tree limbs, extend Department furnished culvert pipe through crib wall, and taking down guardrail and stacking for the Department to pick up. The Department will be responsible for picking guardrail up and delivering to maintenance facility.

Lot 8: Vendor furnished bucket truck with operator capable of clearing tree limbs for a 40 feet drill mast. Vendor operator must be properly trained for the bucket truck operations and wear the appropriate safety equipment.

Lot 9: Vendor is to furnish and Install TY IV filter fabric for separation of the Backfill Material and Roadway Material. Payment per SQYD will include all labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to correctly install filter fabric in the slide area.

Lot 10: Vendor to furnish and install cribbing at slide location as directed by the Engineer. Vendor furnished cribbing must be galvanized guardrail, reinforced concrete panels, or equivalent material as approved by the engineer. The cribbing material must be corrosion resistant and be capable of holding backfill material across a span of 3 to 4 feet. Extend wall cribbing 2 feet to 16 feet as directed by Engineer below the existing ground line. If bedded rock is encountered, install the cribbing to the bedded rock only. The engineer will direct changes if necessary to the procedure. Vendor to furnish all labor and equipment to deliver and install wall cribbing on the recycled ( used) railroad rail piling. Wall cribbing shall be lapped, bolted, and attached solid to the drilled railroad rails. Bolts, tie wire, welding, etc. needed to make the cribbing panels and attaching to the drilled railroad rails will be furnished by the vendor.

Lot 11: Vendor furnished cribbing material must be galvanized guardrail. The guardrail shall be delivered and paid in 12. 5 LF sections. 25 LF guardrail sections will be considered /accepted upon the engineer' s approval. The guardrail material must be corrosion resistant, hole punched as shown for standard guardrail installation, and straight. KYTC will unload the material. Minimum order of 5, 625 Sq. Ft. MODIFIED ROTARY DRILL WITH OPERATOR( S). DRILL TO BE TRUCK MOUNTED AND CAPABILITY OF DRILLING 7" TO 10" DIAMETER HOLES 40 FEET INTO SOIL AND ROCK. ROTARY DRILL MUST HAVE CAPACITY OF DRILLING OFFSET A MINIMUM OF FIVE ( 5) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TIRE TO THE CENTER OF THE HOLES, DRILLING FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE CARRIER AND ON A 15% SLOPE. MAST JIB SHALL BE ABLE TO LIFT AND DROP INTO THE HOLES, STEEL RAILROAD RAILS UP TO 40 FEET IN LENGTH AND WEIGHING UP TO 2, 000 POUNDS. DRILL SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 150 H. P. MOTOR AND AT LEAST A 300 CFM COMPRESSOR CAPABLE OF 16, 000 POUNDS OF PULL DOWN PRESSURE. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE ON THE PART OF THE RAIL THAT IS SATISFACTORILY PLACE BELOW GROUND LEVEL. NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR THE PART OF THE RAIL EXTENDING ABOVE THE HOLE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING ANY RAILROAD STEEL THAT IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE ESTIMATED FINISHED SHOULDER AFTER BEING DROPPED INTO DRILLED HOLES. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO DRILL AND INSTALL 800 FT OF RAILROAD STEEL PER 8 HOUR WORKDAY. LEEWAY WILL BE GIVEN FOR WEATHER AND UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE DEPARTMENTS DISCRETION. THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET SHALL PROVIDE RAILROAD RAILS, MAKE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION AND FURNISH NECESSARY TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Lot 12: Modified rotary drill with operator( s). Drill to be truck- mounted and capability of drilling 7" to 10" diameter holes 40 feet into soil and rock. Rotary drill must have capacity of drilling offset a minimum of five ( 5) feet from the edge of the tire to the center of the holes, drilling from either side of the carrier and on a 15% slope. Mast jib shall be able to lift and drop into the holes steel railroad rails up to 40 feet in length and weighing up to 2, 000 pounds. Drill shall have a minimum 150 h. P. Motor and at least a 300 cfm compressor capable of 16, 000 pounds of pull down pressure. Payment will be made on the part of the rail that is satisfactorily placed below ground level. No payment will be made for the part of the rail extending above the hole. Contractor is responsible for cutting any railroad steel that is not flush with the estimated finished shoulder after being dropped into drilled holes. Contractor must be able to drill and install 800 ft of railroad steel per 8- hour workday. Leeway will be given for weather and unforeseen circumstances at the department' s discretion. The transportation cabinet shall provide railroad rails, make necessary site preparation and furnish necessary traffic control.

Lot 13: Vendor to provide used railroad rail. This includes drilling the hole, providing and placing the rail. Use only visibly straight recycled rails with no splices. The Engineer will verify rail nominal weights ( manufacturer' s stamp with lb/yd, date, etc. ). Provide certification for nominal weight if the manufacturer' s stamp is unidentifiable. This line item shall be used for all work paid using STATE funds. MODIFIED ROTARY DRILL WITH OPERATOR( S). DRILL TO BE TRUCK MOUNTED AND CAPABILITY OF DRILLING 7" TO 10" DIAMETER HOLES 40 FEET INTO SOIL AND ROCK. ROTARY DRILL MUST HAVE CAPACITY OF DRILLING OFFSET A MINIMUM OF FIVE ( 5) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TIRE TO THE CENTER OF THE HOLES, DRILLING FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE CARRIER AND ON A 15% SLOPE. MAST JIB SHALL BE ABLE TO LIFT AND DROP INTO THE HOLES, STEEL RAILROAD RAILS UP TO 40 FEET IN LENGTH AND WEIGHING UP TO 2, 000 POUNDS. DRILL SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 150 H. P. MOTOR AND AT LEAST A 300 CFM COMPRESSOR CAPABLE OF 16, 000 POUNDS OF PULL DOWN PRESSURE. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE ON THE PART OF THE RAIL THAT IS SATISFACTORILY PLACE BELOW GROUND LEVEL. NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR THE PART OF THE RAIL EXTENDING ABOVE THE HOLE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING ANY RAILROAD STEEL THAT IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE ESTIMATED FINISHED SHOULDER AFTER BEING DROPPED INTO DRILLED HOLES. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO DRILL AND INSTALL 800 FT OF RAILROAD STEEL PER 8 HOUR WORKDAY. LEEWAY WILL BE GIVEN FOR WEATHER AND UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE DEPARTMENTS DISCRETION. THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET MAKE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION AND FURNISH NECESSARY TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Lot 1: Monthly fixed price for full system operations and compliance support. Facilities include but are not limited to; tOne geographic location, Bluegrass Station in Lexington, KY, Fayette County tOne 100, 000- gallon max flow WWTP with a historical average of 20, 000 GPD. tEight wastewater lift stations tOne permitted WWTP outfall tTwo permitted stormwater outfalls t16 miles of sewer collection line t8 miles of force main sewer line t21 miles of stormwater collection line tSee scope of work for more details In accordance with section 13 METHOD OF AWARD, vendor should enter the number of years of experience performing the requested services as a comment to the solicitation response.

Lot 2: There shall not be a percentage charge for laboratory services provided by the contractor due to KRS **** ( Cost Plus Contract Prohibited) and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Laboratory services shall be provided by the contract vendors at cost to the facility ( upon receipt of invoices from the laboratory services. ) The Contractor shall provide laboratory testing services necessary to monitor, evaluate, and document the performance and compliance of Bluegrass Station Water Operations. Responsibilities will include: tMonthly MOR testing tMonthly DMR testing tAnnual water quality report provided by KAW tAS NEEDED: Bacteriological water testing Responsibilities may include: tCollecting water, wastewater, sludge, and other required samples. tPerforming required chemical, biological, physical, and regulatory testing. tTesting for parameters required by applicable permits, regulatory agencies, and Water Operations requirements. tProviding properly certified laboratory analysis and test results. tMaintaining chain- of- custody documentation where required. tCoordinating sample delivery with an appropriately certified laboratory. tProviding laboratory reports to Bluegrass Station Water Operations. tPromptly notifying Bluegrass Station of test results that indicate a potential regulatory violation, operational problem, or condition requiring immediate attention. tProviding supporting laboratory invoices with reimbursement requests. tSub- contracting is authorized Laboratory services shall be performed by laboratories holding all certifications required for the applicable testing. Please enter . 01 for this line and 1 day for delivery for this line.

Lot 3: Per load pricing. The Contractor shall provide transportation and lawful disposal of residual materials generated through Bluegrass Station Water Operations. Responsibilities may include: tRemoval of sludge, residuals, screenings, grit, wastewater treatment residuals, and other authorized materials. tLoading residuals using appropriate equipment. tTransportation using properly permitted and maintained vehicles. tDisposal or beneficial reuse at an approved facility. tProviding manifests, weight tickets, disposal receipts, or other documentation required by Bluegrass Station. tMaintaining compliance with applicable environmental and transportation regulations. tProviding emergency residual removal when authorized. tPreventing spills, releases, and contamination during loading, transportation, and disposal. tSub- contracting is authorized Each load shall be documented and invoiced in accordance with the Delivery Order.

Lot 4: Hourly rate per man hour. The Contractor shall provide skilled labor necessary to diagnose, repair, restore, and maintain Water Operations equipment and infrastructure. Responsibilities may include: tTroubleshooting operational problems. tRepairing water and wastewater treatment equipment. tRepairing pumps, valves, piping, tanks, controls, and related equipment. tCorrecting mechanical and operational deficiencies. tRepairing or replacing equipment components when authorized. tPerforming preventive or corrective maintenance as directed. tResponding to equipment failures. tAssisting Water Operations personnel with troubleshooting and system restoration. tProviding labor is necessary to return equipment to safe and reliable operation. tDocumenting work performed and identifying recommended follow- up repairs. tSub- contracting is authorized Labor shall be billed per man hour.

Lot 5: Hourly rate per man hour. The Contractor shall provide qualified electrical personnel to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, modify, and install electrical systems supporting Water Operations. Responsibilities may include: tTroubleshooting electrical equipment and circuits. tRepairing electrical distribution equipment. tElectrical repairs associated with pumps, motors, blowers, controls, and treatment equipment. tRepairing or replacing wiring, conduit, disconnects, breakers, panels, and related components. tInstalling electrical equipment and components. tTesting electrical systems. tSupporting generator and emergency power systems. tPerforming electrical work associated with treatment plant improvements. tMaintaining electrical systems in accordance with applicable codes and safety requirements. tProviding emergency electrical response when authorized. tSub- contracting is authorized All electrical work shall be performed by appropriately qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and Commonwealth requirements. Billed per man hour.

Lot 6: Hourly rate per man hour. The Contractor shall provide qualified instrumentation and controls personnel to maintain and troubleshoot the control systems supporting Water Operations. Responsibilities may include: tTroubleshooting instrumentation and control system failures. tCalibrating sensors, meters, transmitters, and related instruments. tTesting and repairing control devices. tTroubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLCs). tTroubleshooting Human- Machine Interfaces ( HMIs). tSupporting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA) systems. tTroubleshooting communication between field devices and control systems. tRepairing or replacing instrumentation and control components. tModifying control logic when specifically authorized. tSupporting automated water and wastewater treatment processes. tDocumenting calibration, testing, repairs, and system modifications. tAssisting Water Operations personnel with system optimization and troubleshooting. tSub- contracting is authorized Any modification to PLC programming, SCADA systems, or control logic shall require authorization from Bluegrass Station prior to implementation. To be billed per man hour.

Lot 7: Hourly rate per man hour. The Contractor shall maintain 24- hour, 7- day emergency response capability. Event & Required Response Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure t2 hours Lift Station Failure t2 hours Sewer Overflow t1 hour Drinking Water Distribution Failure t2 hours Regulatory Compliance Emergency t1 hour The Contractor shall provide emergency labor to respond to urgent or critical Water Operations failures that could result in loss of service, environmental impact, equipment damage, regulatory non- compliance, or unsafe conditions. Emergency services may include: tWater treatment system failures. tWastewater treatment system failures. tPump failures. tElectrical failures. tControl system failures. tMajor leaks or system failures. tLoss of electrical power. tGenerator or emergency power failures. tCritical instrumentation failures. tFlooding or other facility emergencies. tStorm- related damage. tEnvironmental or regulatory emergencies. tOther conditions designated as an emergency by Bluegrass Station. The Contractor shall: tProvide an emergency contact available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. tRespond within the timeframe established by the applicable Delivery Order or emergency call. tProvide qualified personnel and appropriate equipment. tTake immediate action to stabilize the system and protect personnel, equipment, and the environment. tCoordinate emergency activities with Bluegrass Station Water Operations personnel. tProvide a written summary of emergency work performed upon request. Emergency labor shall be billed at the established emergency hourly rate ( man hour).

Lot 8: Per meter. The Contractor shall test water meters ranging from 5/8- inch through 1- inch in accordance with applicable standards and Bluegrass Station requirements. Responsibilities may include: tRemoving and/or isolating the meter as necessary. tInspecting the meter for visible damage or defects. tTesting meter accuracy. tIdentifying meters operating outside acceptable tolerances. tDocumenting meter readings and test results. tIdentifying meters requiring repair or replacement. tReinstalling tested meters when included in the Delivery Order. tProviding a written test report. tSub- contracting is authorized Each meter shall be individually identified and the test results documented.

Lot 9: Per meter. The Contractor shall test 2- inch water meters serving Bluegrass Station facilities. Responsibilities may include: tInspecting the meter and associated connections. tTesting meter accuracy. tIdentifying excessive wear, damage, or malfunction. tDocumenting beginning and ending readings. tRecording test results and accuracy. tIdentifying meters requiring repair, calibration, or replacement. tReinstalling the meter when authorized. tProviding documentation of testing performed. tSub- contracting is authorized Each meter shall be individually identified and documented.

Lot 10: Per meter. The Contractor shall test 3- inch water meters serving Bluegrass Station facilities. Responsibilities may include: tInspecting the meter and associated components. tTesting meter accuracy. tIdentifying damage, wear, or malfunction. tDocumenting meter readings. tRecording test results and accuracy. tIdentifying meters requiring repair, calibration, or replacement. tReinstalling the meter when authorized. tProviding a written test report. tSub- contracting is authorized Each meter shall be individually identified and documented.

Lot 11: There shall not be a percentage charge for parts provided by the repair technician for as needed repairs due to KRS **** ( Cost Plus Contract Prohibited) and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Repair parts shall be provided by the contract vendors at cost to the facility ( upon receipt of invoices from the manufacturer. ) The Contractor shall provide materials, replacement parts, components, and consumables necessary to complete authorized work under this Master Agreement. Materials may include: tPumps and pump components. tMotors. tValves and valve components. tPiping and fittings. tElectrical components. tControl components. tInstrumentation. tSensors and transmitters. tPLC and SCADA components. tWater meter components. tTreatment equipment components. tFilters and treatment consumables. tGaskets, seals, fasteners, and related hardware. tOther materials are specifically authorized by Bluegrass Station. Materials shall be: tNew and suitable for the intended application unless otherwise approved. tCompatible with existing Water Operations equipment. tPurchased from reputable suppliers. tBilled at the Contractor' s actual documented acquisition cost. tSupported by original supplier invoices or receipts. Please enter . 01 for this line and 1 day for delivery for this line.