Summary
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is soliciting bids for the rental of an offset drill with a qualified operator for Highway District 6 Federal (FHWA-funded) projects. The drill must be a truck-mounted modified rotary drill capable of drilling 7 to 10-inch diameter holes up to 40 feet into soil and rock, with required specifications including a 150 HP motor, 300 cfm compressor, 16,000 lbs pull-down pressure, and the ability to operate offset 5 feet from tire edge on slopes up to 15%. The contract is being awarded through Kentucky's Vendor Self Service (VSS) procurement portal under solicitation RFB-605-2600000698-1 and was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026.