Active SLED Opportunity · KENTUCKY · COUNTY OF KENTON

    Pioneer Park Bridge Replacement

    Issued by County of Kenton
    countyRFBCounty of KentonSol. 285508
    Open · 12d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    12
    due Aug 17, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 27, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    County of
    county
    NAICS CODE
    237310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Kenton County seeks bids for the Pioneer Park pedestrian bridge replacement, including design, fabrication, and installation of a pre-fab truss bridge. The project requires KYTC prequalified contractors, adherence to KY specifications, and completion by November 1, 2027. Bids due August 17, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    285508
    Type / RFx
    RFB
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    July 27, 2026
    Due Date
    August 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    County of Kenton
    Agency
    County of Kenton

    Description

    The Kenton County Fiscal Court (County) is requesting proposals for the Pioneer Park Bridge Replacement.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 27-05
    • Department: Parks and Recreation
    • Department Head: Shaun Lauderman (Parks Services Supervisor)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-08-12T14:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-08-14T20:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE/ SCHEDULE

      The contractor shall schedule a Pre-Construction Conference with the County and the Engineer as soon as practical after the award and receipt of the finalized contract documents for the project. The contractor shall provide a written narrative schedule at least two days prior to the Pre-Construction Conference in accordance with Standard Specifications Section 108.02 detailing but not limited to, specifying the designer and fabricator of the pre-fab bridge truss and the timeframes for design, breaking ground and completion of the project.

    • Purpose

      The Kenton County Fiscal Court is announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from a KYTC prequalified (minimum- A “Grade and Drain”, and E3 “Bridges 100Ft. Clear Span and Over”) contractors for the purpose of removing and replacing the existing pedestrian bridge over Banklick Creek in Pioneer Park. This project includes the following work: remove existing bridge deck and girders, design, fabricate, deliver and install a pre-fab truss bridge and  concrete deck on-site, construct new bridge end bents on driven H-piles, install channel slope protection, construct elevated grade and paved multi-use asphalt paths to access bridge, clear project area of overgrowth and trees, and seed and protect final grade. A full set of site plans, foundation plans, bridge layout and design criteria are included. (Structural Plans for the Pre-Fabricated Truss Bridge to be provided by Contractor/Supplier)

      The materials provided and the construction methods used in the performance of this contract shall be in accordance with terms and conditions of this solicitation and the 2019 Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Deviations from the KYTC Specifications will not be permitted unless expressly noted herein or made in writing by the County.

      This contract shall have an over-all fixed completion date of November 1, 2027. The contract shall also have a maximum 120 calendar days from the date of initial mobilization on-site until completion and re-opening of the bridge and pedestrian paths providing access to the park on the west side of Banklick Creek. Failure to complete either of these benchmarks will result in the County assessing liquidated damages according to KYTC Standard Specifications Section 108.09. Liquidated damages will be additive for each of these benchmarks will be applied to each separately for failure to meet either or both of the time limitations. (See also Section 5.1 PROJECT PHASING AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES and Section 5.2 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING / SCHEDULE)

      Do not bid an amount for Mobilization that exceeds 5 percent of the sum of the total amounts bid for all items in the Bid Proposal, excluding Mobilization, Demobilization, and contingent amounts established for adjustments and incentives. The County will automatically adjust any Bid Proposals that are in excess of this amount down to 5 percent to compare Bid Proposals and award the Contract. The County will award a Contract for the actual amount bid when the amount bid for Mobilization is less than 5 percent, or the County will award the Contract for the adjusted bid amount of 5 percent when the amount bid for Mobilization is greater than 5 percent. If any errors in unit bid prices for other Contract items in a Contractor’s Bid Proposal are discovered after bid opening and such errors reduce the total amount bid for all other items, excluding Mobilization, Demobilization, and contingent amounts established for adjustments and incentives, so that the percent bid for Mobilization is larger than 5 percent, the County will adjust the amount bid for Mobilization to 5 percent of the sum of the corrected total bid amounts.

      Demobilization shall be paid as a lump sum for the entire project. Bid an amount for Demobilization that is a minimum of $1,000 and is a minimum of 1.5 percent of the sum of the total amounts bid for all other items in the Bid Proposal, excluding Mobilization, Demobilization and contingent amounts established for adjustments and incentives. The County will automatically adjust any Bid Proposal that is less than this amount up to the greater of $1,000 or 1.5 percent to compare Bid Proposals and award the Contract.

      Proposals should be prepared according to the submittal requirements listed below and should provide all necessary information that the proposer considers pertinent to demonstrate qualifications for the scope of work.

    • Commercial General Liability

      Unless otherwise provided herein, Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 must be maintained throughout the life of the contract.  A Certificate of Insurance, naming the Kenton County Fiscal Court as Additional Insured, must be submitted prior to execution of the Contract.  

      All liability policies shall apply on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis with any insurance maintained by the County. All policies shall contain a Severability of Interest / Cross Liability clause. The vendor shall require all subcontractors to carry insurance coverages and limits consistent with these requirements, as applicable to their scope of work. Certificates of Insurance for subcontractors shall be provided to the County upon request.

      The policy must provide that the County (as Additional Insured) shall be given at least a 10 day advance written notice of any proposed cancellation, material change, or termination of the policy.

      Minimum Limits:

      • Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
      • General Aggregate: $2,000,000
    • Authority

      This Request for Bid/Proposals is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the Kenton County Purchasing Ordinance 121.46.

    • Worker's Compensation

      Workers’ Compensation covering all employees and subcontractors as required by law, with Employer’s Liability coverage for accidents and occupational disease.

      Minimum Limits:

      • Each Accident: $500,000
      • Disease – Policy Limit: $500,000
      • Disease – Each Employee: $500,000

      Workers’ Compensation covering all employees and subcontractors as required by law, with Employer’s Liability coverage for accidents and occupational disease. Kenton County will request proof of Certification at award and at such other times during the life of the Contract as it deems necessary.

    • PROJECT PHASING AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

      Work shall be performed in a manner that minimizes impact to the park and walking trails, as much as possible.

      After the contractor has selected a bridge fabricator/designer and obtained a delivery commitment date letter, the contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of the date they intend to mobilize and close path access across the existing bridge. The contractor may begin work once this date has been submitted and approved. Then, the contractor shall have 120 days from actual mobilization and closure of the path to complete the project. The contractor shall also meet the November 1, 2027, calendar date of completion. The bridge shall not be re-opened to the public until a substantial completion inspection, and all public safety items have been completed.

    • Authority

      This Request for Bids/Proposals is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the Kenton County Purchasing Ordinance 121.46.

    • Automobile Liability

      Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident.

    • MAINTAIN AND CONTROL TRAFFIC NOTES

      Traffic Control - General

      Except as provided herein, maintain and control traffic in accordance with the MUTCD, KYTC Standard and Supplemental Specifications and the Standard and Sepia Drawings, current editions. The contractor shall always maintain one lane of traffic to adequately accommodate traffic through the work zone, unless otherwise noted by the Engineer. The contractor shall also be responsible for limiting and maintaining safe pedestrian access. All items of work necessary to maintain and control traffic shall be incidental to the bid item “Maintain & Control Traffic.”

      Signs

      Contrary to section 112.04.02, signs necessary to close the bridge and path will not be paid for but will be incidental to the bid item “Maintain & Control Traffic”.

      Pavement Edge Drop-Offs

      Do not allow a pavement edge between opposing directions of traffic or lanes that traffic is expected to cross in a lane change situation with an elevation difference greater than 1½”. Place Warning signs (MUTCD W8-11 or W8-9A) in advance of and at 1500’ intervals throughout the drop-off area. Dual post the signs on both sides of the traveled way. Wedge all transverse transitions between resurfaced and unsurfaced areas which traffic may cross with asphalt mixture for leveling and wedging. Remove the wedges prior to placement of the final surface course.

      Protect pavement edges that traffic is not expected to cross, except accidentally, as follows:

      Less than 2” - No protection required.

      2” to 4” - Place plastic drums, vertical panels, or barricades every 50 feet. During daylight working hours only, the Engineer will allow the Contractor to use cones in lieu of plastic drums, panels, and barricades. Wedge the drop-off with Crushed Stone Base with a 1:1 or flatter slope in daylight hours, or 3:1 or flatter slope during nighttime hours, when work is not active in the drop-off area. Quantities for temporary wedging are included in the quantity for Crushed Stone Base.

      Access to the Park

      Access to and through the park shall be maintained at all times during the project. When necessary, the contractor may close portions of the roadway for short periods of time; for public safety when mobilizing large equipment, and delivering and installing the bridge, with prior coordination and approval from the Engineer and the Kenton County Parks Department.

      Equipment / Worker Parking

      It will be necessary to restrict worker and equipment parking to a minimum. Coordinate with the Kenton County Parks Department to determine how much Park public parking may be impacted.

    • Pre-Bid Meeting

      A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be help to allow prospective Bidders/Offers to review the site conditions and gain a complete understanding of the full scope of work. Attendance is required for bid eligibility. This meeting will take place on NO VALUE at NO VALUE at NO VALUE.

      Proposals received from Bidders/Offers who do not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will be rejected.

    • SPECIAL NOTE FOR STAKING

      Survey data has been provided for this project (Attachments). The Contractor shall perform staking/surveying to establish necessary lines and grade to provide positive drainage of the final product. The proposed structure shall match existing field conditions and the line and grade dictated in the plans. The Contractor is to perform staking such that the removal and replacement of all material matches the proposed plans.

    • Pre-Bid Meeting

      A pre-bid meeting will be held to allow all prospective Bidders/Offers to review site conditions and gain a complete understanding of the full scope of work. Attendance is encouraged but NOT required for bid eligibility. This meeting will take place on NO VALUE at NO VALUE at NO VALUE. All attendees should meet by the elevator on the first floor by the Madison Street entrance.

    • Aircraft Liability

      Aircraft Liability Insurance covering owned, non-owned, and hired aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems (drones), for bodily injury and property damage.

      Minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

    • Pre-Bid Meeting

      No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this bid.

    • Builder’s Risk

      Builder’s Risk Insurance written on an “All Risk” basis equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the completed project value, including the interests of the County, Vendor, and subcontractors. Deductibles not to exceed 5% for Named Windstorm and $20,000 per claim for all other perils.

    • UTILITY CLEARANCE NOTE

      Be advised, most utility main lines are expected to be located outside the proposed typical section except for potential lateral crossings, and individual services that may be located near or within the typical section. It will be the road contractor’s responsibility to locate utilities before excavating or saw-cutting by calling the various utility owners and by examining any supplemental information provided by the County and/or utility owner. The road contractor shall determine the exact location and elevation of utilities by hand digging to expose utilities before he excavates in the area of a utility. The cost for repair and any other associated costs for any damage to utilities caused by the road contractor’s operations shall be borne by the road contractor.

      The contractor is advised to contact the B.U.D. one-call system; however, the contractor should be aware that the owners of the underground facilities are not required to be members of the B.U.D. one-call system. It may be necessary for the contractor to contact the County Court Clerk to determine what utility companies have facilities in the project area.

      The contractor is advised to exercise caution while operating in the presence of an electric and/or gas line carrying hazardous material. Kenton County does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of utility locations as described herein.

    • PERMITS

      For this project the following permits have been obtained and/or apply to this project:

      KDOW Stream Construction Permit # 37257 (effective 5-5-2026 to 5-5-2027)  

      A permit extension form must be submitted 30 days prior to expiration.

      Upon completion a final development report must be submitted w/ photos.

       

      Local Kenton County Floodplain Development Permit File # kc-pioneer-26

       

      KDOW Water Quality 401 General Certification NWP #3 for Maintenance

      AI No. 75959.  contact: 502-782-4186, email  kristine.howard@ky.gov

       

      USACE NWP #3 applies.

       

      The contractor shall meet all conditions and requirements of these permits throughout the life of the project. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any additional permits or modifications to these permits that may be required due to his operations or changes in conditions required by federal, state or local agencies.

      Copies of permits and permit requirements can be found under the "downloads" tab above.

    • Crime / Fidelity Bond

      Crime Coverage including employee dishonesty, forgery or alteration, and computer fraud.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Questions and Answers

      Bidders/Offerors shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the county eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty. Questions must be submitted by 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. All answers will be posted on the County's eProcurement Portal no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after the deadline.

      Bidders should also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

    • Cyber Liability / Data Breach

      Cyber Liability Insurance including Network Security and Privacy Liability coverage shall include liability arising from theft, dissemination, or use of confidential information stored or transmitted electronically; unauthorized access, tampering, or hacker attacks; denial of service; and introduction of malicious code or viruses. Coverage must include PCI breach expenses if the Vendor collects credit card information, as well as monitoring, remediation, and notification costs required under state law.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per loss. 

    • Interpretation or Correction of Bidding Documents

      Bidder/Offerors shall promptly notify Kenton County of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the bidding documents.  Interpretations, corrections and changes will be made by addendum.  Each bidder/offeror shall ascertain prior to submitting a bid that all addenda have been received and acknowledged in the bid.

      Bidders are required to register for an account via the county eProcurement Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty/projects/285508.

    • SAMPLING AND TESTING

      Basis of Acceptance

      Material sampling and testing on this project will be conducted per the most recent editions of the KYTC Standard Specifications and Materials Field Sampling and Testing Manual.

      Non-Compliance

      The County reserves the right to test the completed product or individual materials prior to the final acceptance for payment. Materials found not in compliance with the requirements of this Contract may be rejected, removed and replaced at the Vendor's expense, or accepted at a reduction in the Contract price according to the pay adjustment schedule in Section 501.

      Final Inspection

      The Vendor shall notify the Kenton County Engineer upon the completion of the project. The Engineer, Kenton County Public Works and Kenton County Parks Department personnel will conduct a final inspection for all work performed, including earthwork, paving, drainage, structures and other amenities.

    • Bid Submission

      Sealed bids are due no later than 10:00 am, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at which time they shall be opened to the public. Bidders shall submit their proposals through the County's eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty/projects/285508.

      Bids will automatically be unsealed at 10:00 am, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at which time they will be posted on the County's eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty/projects/285508.

      Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. Kenton County strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

    • Garage Liability / Garagekeepers Liability

      Garage Liability and Garage Keepers Liability Insurance covering Vendors that manage parking facilities or service County vehicles.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Reserved Rights

      Kenton County reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this Request for Bids/Proposals, accept or reject any or all bids/proposals or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate bid/proposal. Kenton County reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any bid. Kenton County may seek clarification from any bidder/offeror at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection.

    • Bid/Proposal Preparation

      Bids/Proposals must be submitted via the county eProcurement Portal https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty. All information and certifications called for must be furnished. Bids/Proposals submitted in any other manner, or which fail to furnish all information or certificates required, may be summarily rejected. Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the time specified for the opening of bids/proposals.  

      Any required documents or forms shall be filled out legibly in ink or typewritten with all erasures, strikeovers and corrections initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. The bid shall include the legal name of the bidder, the complete mailing address, and be signed in blue ink by a person or persons legally authorized to bind the bidder/offeror to a contract. Name of person signing should be typed or printed below the signature.

    • Incurred Costs

      Kenton County will not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders/offers in replying to this Request for Bids/Proposals.

    • Inland Marine / Equipment Insurance

      Inland Marine/Equipment Floater covering tools, equipment, mobile machinery, and materials in transit or at temporary or job-site locations.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Award

      It is the intent of Kenton County to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder/offeror meeting specifications. Kenton County reserves the right to determine the lowest responsible bid/offer on the basis of an individual item, groups of items, or in any way determined to be in the best interests of Kenton County. Award will be based on the following factors (where applicable):

      1. adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid/proposal specifications;
      2. price;
      3. qualifications of the bidder/offeror, including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities;
      4. delivery or completion date;
      5. product appearance, workmanship, finish, taste, feel, overall quality, and results of product testing;
      6. maintenance costs and warranty provisions; and
      7. repurchase or residual value.

      Bids/proposals accepted by the Kenton County Fiscal Court will be available to all local municipalities in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties.

    • Liquor Liability

      Liquor Liability Insurance required when Vendor sells, serves, or furnishes alcoholic beverages.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Errors in Bids/Proposals

      Bidders/Offers are cautioned to verify their bids/offers before submission. Negligence on the part of the bidder/offeror in preparing the bid/proposal confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid/proposal after it has been opened. In case of error in the extension of prices in the bid/proposal, the unit prices will govern. All price extensions are to be checked by the buyer to insure the total bid/proposal is accurate.

      It is the responsibility of the Bidder responding to the RFP to carefully examine the specifications and become totally informed regarding the requirements. There will be no additional allowances made after the award of this contract due to lack of knowledge of the requirements. References to brand names, models, and /or types of equipment, product, or commodity throughout this solicitation are representative of the equipment, product, and commodity desired by the Kenton County Fiscal Court. Vendors shall provide the specified equipment, product, or commodity, or an approved equivalent. The materials supplied must comply with these specifications and be satisfactory to the Kenton County Fiscal Court.

    • Incurred Costs

      Kenton County will not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders/offers in replying to this Request for Bids/Proposals.

    • Maritime / Jones Act Coverage

      Maritime liability coverage for work on or near navigable waters, including liabilities under the Jones Act, U.S. Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (USL&H), and general maritime law.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence.

    • Pricing

      The price quoted for each item is the full purchase price, including delivery to destination, and includes all transportation and handling charges, premiums on bonds, material or service costs, patent royalties and all other overhead charges of every kind and nature. Unless otherwise specified, prices shall remain firm for the contract period.

    • Discounts

      Prices quoted must be net after deducing all trade and quantity discounts. Where cash discounts for prompt payment are offered, the discount period shall begin with the date of receipt of a correct invoice or receipt or final acceptance of goods, whichever is later.

    • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)

      Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance covering wrongful acts, errors, or omissions in professional services.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per claim.

    • Property Insurance

      Property Insurance covering Vendor-owned or leased property used in performance, including contents, improvements/betterments, and property in the Vendor’s care, custody, or control (as applicable).

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Occupational Licenses

      All Bidders/Offerors must have or obtain a Kenton County and Cities Occupational License prior to performing any work in Kenton County or any of its Cities, Kenton County Ordinance 225.19, Section III (a). Bidders/Offerors must be in full compliance with all Kenton County and Cities’ Occupational License Ordinances (KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT ORDINANCES 78-6-1, 220.8, 223.0, 223.7, 225.19, 225.25) prior to awarding of a contract. Kenton County shall have the right to reject any bids/offers from Bidders/Offerors that are not in compliance with Kenton County and Cities’ Occupational License Ordinances.

    • Pollution / Environmental Liability

      Pollution Liability Insurance covering bodily injury, property damage, and cleanup costs arising from the release of pollutants.
      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence.

    • Taxes

      Kenton County is not subject to Federal Excise tax. Per Kentucky Administrative Regulation 103 KAR 30:225E, Kenton County is exempt from state and local taxes.

    • Specifications

      Reference to brand names and numbers is descriptive, but not restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids/Proposals on equivalent items will be considered, provided the bidder/offeror clearly states exactly what is proposed to be furnished, including complete specifications. Unless the bidder/offeror specified otherwise, it is understood the bidder/offeror is offering a referenced brand item as specified or is bidding/offering as specified when no referenced and does not propose to furnish an “equal”.  Kenton County reserves the right to determine whether a substitute offer is equivalent to and meets the standard of quality indicated by the brand name and number.

    • Sexual Misconduct / Molestation Coverage

      Sexual Abuse & Molestation Insurance required when Vendor provides services to youth or other vulnerable populations.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence. 

    • Umbrella/Excess Liability

      Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance providing coverage in excess of General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer’s Liability.

      Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 per occurrence.

    • Samples

      Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and, if not destroyed in the evaluation process, will, upon request, be returned at the vendor’s expense. Request for the return of samples must accompany the sample and include UPS Pickup Slip, postage or other acceptable mode of return. Individual samples must be labeled with bidder/offeror’s name, item reference, manufacturer’s brand name and number.

    • Variances

      State or list by reference on the reverse side of the Bid/Proposal form herein any variations to specifications, terms and/or conditions.

    • Indemnification

      Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Kenton County, its agents, officials, and employees from and against all injuries, losses, claims, suits, costs and expenses which may accrue against Kenton County as a consequence of granting the Contract.

    • Default

      Time is of the essence of this contract and if delivery of acceptable items or rendering of services is not completed by the time promised, Kenton County reserves the right, without liability, in addition to its other rights and remedies, to terminate the contract by notice effective when received by Seller, as to stated items not yet shipped or services not yet rendered and to purchase substitute items or services elsewhere and charge the Seller with any or all losses incurred.  Kenton County shall be entitled to recover its attorney’s fees and expenses in any successful action by Kenton County to enforce this contract.

    • Bid Bond

      A Bid Bond amounting to five (5%) percent of the proposed bid/proposal price must be provided with the response. The Bid Bond may be in the form of a surety bond, cashier check or other form of surety satisfactory to the county attorney. If the contract is awarded to the bonded bidder, the bidder will accept the contract as bid, or else the surety will pay the Fiscal Court a specific amount because of default on part of the bidder.

    • Performance Bond

      A Performance Surety Bond amounting to one hundred (100%) percent of the Contract price must be provided prior to execution of the contract assuring Kenton County that the project will be pursued with due diligence and completed according to the plans and specifications. This requirement may also be met by a letter of credit.

    • Inspection

      Materials or equipment purchased are subject to inspection and approval at Kenton County’s destination. Kenton County reserves the right to reject and refuse acceptance of items which are not in accordance with the instructions, specifications, drawings or data of Seller’s warranty (express or implied). Rejected materials or equipment shall be removed by, or at the expense or, the seller promptly after rejection.

    • Warranty

      Seller warrants that all goods and services furnished hereunder will conform in all respects to the terms of this solicitation, including any drawings, specifications or standards incorporated herein, and that they will be free from latent and patent defects in materials, workmanship and title, and will be free from such defects in design. In addition, Seller warrants that said goods and services are suitable for, and will perform in accordance with, the purposes for which they are purchased, fabricated, manufactured and designed or for such other purposes as are expressly specified in this solicitation.  Kenton County may return any nonconforming or defective items to the Seller or require correction or replacement of the item at the time the defect is discovered, all at the Seller’s risk and expense. Acceptance shall not relieve the Seller of its responsibility.

    • Regulatory Compliance

      Seller represents and warrants that the goods or services furnished hereunder (including all labels, packages and container for said goods) comply with all applicable standards, rules and regulations in effect under the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations as applicable, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act as amended, with respect to design, construction, manufacture or use for their intended purpose of said goods or services. Seller shall furnish “Material Safety Data Sheets” on all chemicals.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

      Contractor shall comply with the Kentucky Human Rights Act, HRA 344.150 – 344.270 as amended and any rules and regulations promulgated in accordance therewith, including, but not limited to the Equal Employment Opportunity EEO 45.550 – 45.640 which is incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with the Employment Discrimination Act, EDA 344.040, 344.050 as amended.

    • Royalties and Patents

      Seller shall pay all royalties and license fees. Seller shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark rights and shall hold Kenton County harmless from loss on account thereof.

    • Law Governing

      This contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Pursuant to the provisions of KRS 45A.343, the contractor or vendor is required to reveal to Kenton County any final determination of a violation of KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338 and 342 by the contractor or vendor within the previous five (5) years; and further that said contractor or vendor has been and is in continuous compliance with the provisions of KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 341, and 342 for the duration of the contract. The failure of a contractor or vendor to reveal a final determination of a violation to a local government, or to comply with the statutory requirements, is considered grounds for cancellation of a contract and disqualification of the contractor or vendor from eligibility for any Kenton County contracts for a period of two (2) years.

    • Evaluation and Selection

      Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, vendor qualifications, and completeness of proposal. The County reserves the right to clarify any information submitted in response to this RFP and to negotiate terms with the selected vendor if deemed necessary.

      All parties must possess and submit valid insurance certificates, performance bond if required, and necessary permits and licenses as required by federal, state, and local law.

      The County reserves the right to not award a contract, to reject any and all responses, or to advertise for new bids if the County judges its interests to be better served thereby.

    Submission Requirements

    • Bid Certification (required)

      The signee hereby certifies that they have read and understand the contents of this solicitation and agree to furnish at the prices shown any or all of the items listed, subject to all instructions, conditions, specifications and attachments hereto.  

      The bidder/offeror affirms to the Kenton County Fiscal Court the ability to meet all requirements and further affirms that the work will be done in compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, ordinances, and regulations.  

    • W-9 (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Certificate of Insurance (required)

      Please make sure that the Certificate of Insurance has the following named as additional insured.

      Kenton County Fiscal

      1840 Simon Kenton Way

      Covington, KY 41011

    • Kenton County Occupational License

      Please upload your Kenton County Occupational License. A Kenton County Occupational License is required to do any work for the County. If the selected vendor does not have a Kenton County Occupational License, they must apply & be granted one prior to starting any work for the County.

    • Technical Response without Cost

      Upload your proposal here. Do not include any pricing or cost within your proposal. Proposals that include pricing information may be disqualified. 

    • Price Proposal (required)

      Upload your price proposal here.

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Will you be using a cashier check for your bid bond?

    • Cashier's Check (required)

      Upload an image of your Cashier's Check.

      All Cashier's Check should be received by the County by 10:00 am on Monday, August 17, 2026

      Proposals whose cashier's check are not received by the date and time indicated, may be rejected.

      It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure that the cashier's check is received on time.

      Send cashier's check to:

      Kenton County Treasury

      1840 Simon Kenton Way

      Suite 5100

      Covington, KY 41011

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    • Bid Bond, Performance Bond (required)

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    Key dates

    1. July 27, 2026Published
    2. August 17, 2026Responses Due

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