STATE - EQUIPMENT RENTAL W/OPERATOR DISTRICT 8

Location: Kentucky
Posted: Oct 12, 2026
Due: Oct 19, 2026
Agency: State Government of Kentucky
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • W - Lease or Rental of Equipment
Solicitation No: RFB-605-2700000127-3
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General Information
Document ID RFB-605-2700000127-3
Status Amended
Description STATE - EQUIPMENT RENTAL W/OPERATOR DISTRICT 8
Department Transportation - Office Of The Secretary
Type Request for Bids (RFB)
Issue Date 09/17/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Closing Date 10/19/2026 01:30 PM EDT
Last Amended 10/12/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Buyer Name Nick Cavender
Buyer Email Nicholas.Cavender@ky.gov
Buyer Phone 502-782-3979
Location Bid Receiving, See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions, Other, KY
Commodity Codes
Code Description Extended Description
97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent Tracked Excavator with operator must be Diesel powered, minimum of 145 HP, and a minimum of 45,000 LB operating weight. Vendor must be able to provide
various buckets between 28 IN to 52 IN wide, with hydraulic grapple thumb attachment mounted on boom stick. Vendor must be capable of providing up to 2 of
these excavators at any time.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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***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.
97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent Tracked Excavator must be Diesel powered, minimum of 175 HP, and have a minimum 58,000 LB operating weight. Equipped with a minimum 50 FT Long Reach boom at ground level from center of machine, various buckets between 28 IN to 52 IN wide. Toothed and smooth buckets must be available, and an operator.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH LINE ITEM #1. MINIMUM 4,000 FT-LBS (ENERGY CLASS) TO BE USED ON TRACK EXCAVATOR WITH 25' BOOM, MIN GROUND WEIGHT OF 46,000 LBS OR GRATER AND MIN OF 145 HP OR GREATER.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent MIN 300 FT-LBS (ENERGY CLASS) TO BE USED ON HIGH FLOW HYDRAULIC SKID STEER OR LONG REACH 50 FT MINIMUM EXCAVATOR.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent MULCHING HEAD WITH A MIN OF 24" CUTTING WIDTH. ATTACHMENT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE 90-DEGREE TILT MOUNT. TO BE USED ON TRACK EXCAVATOR WITH A MINIMUM OF 145 HP AND 46,000 LB MINIMUM WEIGHT.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent MULCHING HEAD WITH A MINIMUM OF 36" CUTTING WIDTH. ATTACHMENT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE 90 DEGREE TILT MOUNT. TO BE USED ON TRACK EXCAVATOR.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent TRUCK RENTAL W/OPERATOR, FOR ON HIGHWAY USE, TANDEM WITH 350 HP MINIMUM, WITH MINIMUM 16 FOOT BED. VENDOR SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE UP TO 12 TRUCKS.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent ARTICULATED TRUCK RENTAL W/OPERATOR, 25 TON OR GREATER 4 X 4
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent 60 HP MIN DIESEL ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH ANGLE/TILT AND CORNER CUTTING BLADE. 15,000 LB MINIMUM OPERATING WEIGHT W/OPERATOR.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent 140 HP OR GREATER DIESEL ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH ANGLE/TILT AND CORNER BLADE. 33,000 LB MINIMUM OPERATING WEIGHT W/OPERATOR.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent OUTPUT OF MINIMAL 6 KW @ 60HZ WITH A HEIGHT OF 12 TO 30 FT, 4 LIGHTS PER UNIT.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent TRACKED SKID STEER MIN OF 70 HP WITH HIGH FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO OPERATE SPECIAL ATTACHMENTS. SKID STEER WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BASIC ATTACHMENTS; BUCKET, HEAVY DUTY FORKS, SCRAP GRAPPLE BUCKET. THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS ARE HYDRAULIC FLOW SKIED STEER ATTACHMENTS THAT WILL BE PAID BY THE HOUR IN ADDITION TO SKID STEER/OPERATOR WHEN USED: 24 AND 40 INCH COLD PLANER (MILLING HEAD)

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent CAPABLE OF WORKING WITH HIGH FLOW HYDRAULIC SKID STEER, MIN 70 HP. HIGH FLOW TYPE W/HYDRAULIC SIDE SHIFT.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent CAPABLE OF WORKING WITH HIGH FLOW HYDRAULIC SKID STEER 70 HP. HIGH FLOW TYPE W/HYDRAULIC SIDE SHIFT.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent CAPABLE OF WORKING WITH HIGH FLOW HYDRAULIC SKID STEER MIN 70 HP. HYDRAULIC-DRIVEN CONVEYOR HEAVY DUTY WITH 10" HEAD AND TAIL PULLEYS AND VARIABLE SPEED, RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE DISCHARGE WITH HYDRAULIC WIDTH/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTABLE SHOULDERING ANGLE AND SHOULDER WIDTHS OF 1-3.5', WEIGHT (EMPTY) 2700 LBS.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent 125 HP MINIMUM WITH 84" SMOOTH DRUM AND ATTACHABLE SHEEP FOOT DRUM PAD. 10 TON MINIMUM OPERATING WEIGHT.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent 140 HP MINIMUM, 40 INCH WIDE DRUM CAPABLE TO MILL 12 INCHES IN DEPTH, MOUNTED ON MINIMUM 22,000 LB RUBBER TIRED LOADER.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent ARTICULATED WHEEL LOADER W/OPERATOR A MINIMUM 150 HP AND 3.5 CU YD MIN BUCKET CAPACITY. 18,000 LB MINIMUM GROUND WEIGHT.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent Provide certified flaggers and traffic control for maintenance operations on highway projects. Price per hour includes one flagger, warning signs, flagger paddles, PPE, and work zone set up in accordance with KYTC Standard Drawings. Vendor must be able to provide up to 6 flaggers, at any one time, if needed.

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. Flaggers 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 must comply with Section 112 of the current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction at all times. 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.
97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent OPERATING WEIGHT 63,000 LBS MINIMUM, NET POWER 180 HP MIN, DIESEL-POWERED, 30 METRIC TON MIN CLASS EXCAVATOR, EQUIPPED WITH UP TO 48" WIDE CY BUCKET WITH TEETH.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH TRACK EXCAVATOR, MIN 180 HP, 63,000 LB MIN WEIGHT. MIN 8,000 FT-LBS (ENERGY CLASS)

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent CAPABLE OF WORKING WITH HIGH-FLOW HYDRAULIC SKID STEER, QUICK ATTACH, MINIMUM 6-FOOT CUT & 7-FOOT LONG. MINIMUM 70 HP.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent IMPACT FREQUENCY RANGE 700-1300, OPERATING RANGE 1450-2175 PSI. COMPATIBLE WITH SKID STEER WITH HIGH FLOW HYDRAULICS MIN 70 HP.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent MINIMUM 12 FT BLADE, MINIMUM 130 HP, 29,000 LB OPER WEIGHT

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent MUST BE 4-WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED WITH FLASHING SAFETY LIGHTS.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent TREE TRIMMER SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING MIN REQUIREMENTS: OPERATING WEIGHT - 24,300 LBS. NET POWER - 127 HP, 75' REACH FROM GROUND, AND COMPOSITE BOOM ELECTRICALLY INSULATED. THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED HYDRAULIC BLADE THAT IS CAPABLE OF BEING OPERATED FROM THE CAB OF THE MACHINE.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH LINE ITEM #1. TO BE USED ON TRACK EXCAVATOR WITH BOOM.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: Excavator must be diesel-powered, minimum 52 HP, minimum 15,900 LB operating weight with operator. Equipped with rubber tracks, front-mounted push blade, reduced tail swing of 26 inches or less, and offset boom for mobility and confined workspace. Vendor must be able to provide various buckets between 18 IN to 52 IN wide, toothed and smooth buckets, with hydraulic grapple thumb attachment mounted on boom stick as needed. Vendor must be capable of providing 3 of these excavators at any time.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent X-Large Excavator w/Operator

Hydraulic Tracked Excavator must be a minimum of 350 HP, diesel-powered, and have a minimum operating weight of 105,000 lbs. Vendor capable of providing a minimum 48-inch-wide general-purpose bucket.
Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent HYDRAULIC BREAKER ATTACHMENT

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: TRUCK MOUNTED HYDRAULIC CRANE 55 TON W/OPERATOR, DIESEL POWERED 392 HP SINGLE ENGINE, 73,000 POUND OPERATING WEIGHT, 110 FOOT BOOM LENGTH, 8X4X4 AXLE CONFIGURATION, MINIMUM LIFT CAPACITY OF 54.5 TONS. ABILITY TO LIFT AND SWING 9.1 TON 30' LONG CONCRETE BARRIER WALL AT A 40 FOOT FULL RADIUS. SUPPLY 1.25 TO 2 CY CLAMSHELL BUCKET AS NEEDED TO DREDGE CHANNELS, REMOVE FLOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN MUD SLIDES FROM ROADWAYS, OR REMOVE AND LOAD TREES/BRUSH FROM RIVER BRIDGE PIERS. PRICE PER HOUR INCLUDES SUPPLYING AS NEEDED THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BLOCKS, HOOKS,TAG LINES, RIGGING, CABLES, AND CRIBBING.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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97534 Earth Moving Equipment (Graders, Dozers, Loaders, etc.) Rent Must be minimum 65 HP. Strike-off blade that can vary in length from 1 foot to at least 6 feet. 18-inch-wide variable-speed hydraulic drive conveyor system. Width of receiving hopper a minimum of 9 Ft. with a reinforced rubber bib. To be MIDLAND SPD-6 Self Propelled or approved equivalent.

Vendor must include the manufacturer and model # for each piece of equipment bid. During the evaluation process, vendor will be asked to provide
specifications for the models listed to allow for verification that the equipment meets the required specifications.

Manufacturer and Model #

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