Concrete

FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
INVITATION TO BID: CONCRETE
You are hereby notified that the City of Glasgow/Glasgow Department of Public Works is receiving
sealed bids to competitively acquire Concrete.
Bid prices are for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Bid packets may be printed from our website https://cityofglasgow.gov/bidding-procurement/ or
obtained at Glasgow City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 126 East Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42141,
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT.
All bid proposals should be submitted to Glasgow City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 126 East Public
Square, Glasgow, KY 42141 by or before bid opening on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Bids will be
opened and evaluated by the City of Glasgow at the following times:
Concrete: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Bids should be enclosed in an envelope clearly marked with: "Name of Project, Date and Time of
Bid Opening, Name of Bidder."
The City of Glasgow - Department of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids or
to waive any formalities in the bidding process. Pursuant to KRS 45A.080 (2) Award of the bid
shall be made on the basis of best value.
Henry G. Royse, Mayor, City of Glasgow
Jim McGowan, Superintendent, Glasgow Department of Public Works
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FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
CITY OF GLASGOW
CONCRETE
UNIT BID PROPOSAL
The attached proposal is hereby made to the City of Glasgow, Kentucky, by:
The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish the City of Glasgow, Kentucky,
with concrete for sidewalk, curb, and gutter, and street construction in accordance with the
specification and at the rates shown on the attached bid proposal sheet.
All bid proposals should be submitted at Glasgow City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 126 East Public
Square, Glasgow, KY 42141 by or before Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time
The bidder understands that this proposal is submitted subject to the following conditions:
1. By submitting this bid, Contractor agrees to furnish concrete for use by the City.
2. The bid is for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
3. The Contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest evaluated
bid that complies with the specifications.
4. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informality or
technicality in any Proposal in the interest of the City.
5. By submitting this bid, the contractor agrees to furnish concrete for use by the City of
Glasgow within two (2) hours upon notification.
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FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
THIS PROPOSAL IS HEREBY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
_
COMPANY NAME DATE
DATE TITLE
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
In compliance with the above, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to
furnish any and all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each
item, delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified in the schedule. Items on
bid are exempt from federal excise tax and Kentucky sales and use tax.
The title shall be passed to the City upon actual receipt and acceptance of the items. In the
event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended price, the unit price shall
govern.
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FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
Specifications for Concrete Sidewalk and Curb
City of Glasgow DPW
Concrete Design
Concrete should be 3,500 psi in 28-day compressive strength; 517 lbs of cement per cu yard
minimum; W/C ratio, 0.46 max. Class C fly ash substitution up to 20% of total cement weight is allowed.
Concrete in high traffic areas should be 4,000 psi in 28-day compressive strength; 564 lbs. of
cement per cu yd minimum; W/C ratio, 0.40 max.
Admixtures
4% to 6% entrained air for a maximum 34 aggregate.
Slump Limits
Not less than 2", but not to exceed 4."
Concrete Materials
Portland Cement
ANSI /ASTM C150, TYPE 1, unless otherwise acceptable to the engineer.
Water
Potable
Air-Entraining Admixture
ASTM C 260
Accelerators
A low chloride accelerator may be used as directed by the engineer.
Reinforcing
Fiber should be 34" minimum in length and be applied at a rate of 1.5 lbs per cu yard.
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FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
City of Glasgow DPW
Concrete Unit Bid Proposal FY 2026 - 2027
Concrete
3000 PSI
3500 PSI
4000 PSI
4500 PSI
5000 PSI
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
EACH 1% CALCIUM RETARDING ADMIXTURE
EACH 1% NON-CHL ACC SLUMP ENHANCER (MRWR)
FIBER REINFORCINGR SUPERPLASTICIZER (HRWR)
FIBER REINFORCING C PEA GRAVEL OR #9 ROCK
Cost of Small Load Charge
Number of yards to avoid Small Load Charge
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FY 2026-2027 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
BIDS
All official bidding documents shall be submitted to Glasgow City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 126 East Public
Square, Glasgow, KY 42141 enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled with the words "Concrete Unit Bid Proposal,
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and Name of Bidder" in order to guard against premature
opening of the bid. Each bid shall be addressed "BIDDING DOCUMENTS CONCRETE" and shall be delivered to
the address given in the invitation to bid on or before the day and hour set for the opening of bids. It is the sole
responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received on time.
BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Glasgow (hereinafter referred to as Owner), shall have the right to take such steps as it deems
necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform his obligations under the Contract, and the bidder shall
furnish the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as he may request. The right is reserved to reject
any bid where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not satisfy the Owner that the bidder is
qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract. Those contractors bidding on this project must be pre-
qualified with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: REJECTION OF BIDS
The Contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest evaluated bid that complies
with the specifications. The award of the Contract will be based upon consideration of not only cost, but also
experience with similar projects, staffing, equipment, present workload, and demonstrated ability to meet
schedules. The Owner will give weight to each of the above selection criteria based upon the relative importance of
each to this project. The City of Glasgow, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any
informality in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in its interest. The Bidder to whom the award is
made will be notified at the earliest possible date.
PROOF OF COMPETENCY OF BIDDER
Any bidder may be required to furnish evidence that he and his proposed subcontractors have the means
and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of the Contract in a satisfactory manner.
PERMITS
The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, and fees required for this project.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against
because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
INSURANCE
The Contractor shall secure and maintain such insurance from an insurance company authorized to write
casualty insurance in the state where the work is located as will protect himself, his subcontractors, the Owner,
including agents of the Owner from claims for bodily injury, death, or property damage, which may arise from
operations under this Contract. The Contractor shall not commence work under this Contract until he has obtained
all insurance required under this paragraph and shall have filed the certificate of insurance or a certified copy of the
insurance policy with the Owner. Each insurance policy shall contain a clause providing that it shall not be canceled
by the insurance company without (10) days' written notice to the Owner of the intention to cancel. The amount of
such insurance shall not be less than the following.
1. Workmen's Compensation, in accordance with the Workmen's Compensation Laws for the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
2. Comprehensive general liability with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000),
$250,000/One Person.
3. Automobile public liability concerning all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in connection with
this project, with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), $250,000/One Accident.
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FY 2025-2026 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
INDEMNITY
The Contractor shall indemnify and save the Owner and agents of the Owner harmless from and against all
losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries and judgments of every nature and description
brought or recovered against them by reason of any omission or act of the Contractor, his agents or employees, in the
execution of the work or in his guarding of it. The Contractor shall obtain in the name of the Owner and shall maintain and
pay the premiums for such insurance in such amount and with such provisions as will protect the Owner, its agents, and
employees, from contingent liability under this Contract and a copy of such insurance policy or policies shall be delivered
by the Owner.
WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES
The Contractor shall provide adequate signs, barricades, caution lights, and watchmen and take all necessary
precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public, including signing for any specific detours. All
barricades and obstructions shall be protected at night by red or yellow signal lights, which shall be kept burning from
sunset to sunrise. Barricades shall be of substantial construction and shall be painted with reflective paint to increase their
visibility at night. Suitable warning signs shall be so placed and illuminated at night as to show in advance where
construction, barricades or detours exist. All Warning signs shall be in accordance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's
Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Highway Construction and Maintenance
(MUTCD).
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE
The Contractor shall at all times so conduct his work as to ensure the least possible obstruction to traffic and
inconvenience to the general public and the residents in the vicinity of the work, and to ensure the protection of persons
and property in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer and proper governmental authority. Fire hydrants on or adjacent to
the work shall be kept accessible to firefighting equipment at all times. Temporary provisions shall be made by the
Contractor to ensure the use of sidewalks and the proper functioning of all gutters, sewer inlets, drainage ditches and
irrigation ditches, which shall not be obstructed except as approved by the Engineer.
DAMAGE TO EXISTING FACILITIES, PROPERTY, ETC.
The contractor shall avoid damage as a result of his operations to existing sidewalks, streets, pavement, utilities,
adjoining property, the work of other Contractors, and the property of the Owner and others and shall at his own expense
completely repair any damage thereto caused by his operations.
a. Location of Utilities
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to familiarize himself with the location.
of all utilities or other obstructions within the specified limits of his construction,
and to accurately determine the location of such utilities or obstructions, in order that he may prevent all damage
thereto.
b. Claims for Extra Cost
Omission of the specific location of utilities or obstruction on the drawings provided.
will not constitute the basis of claims for extra cost for damage to said utilities, or to any other property or
equipment, nor shall this relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to repair all such damage at his own expense.
c. Cleaning of the Truck
Avoid dumping and cleaning out of trucks into storm drains, open ditches, streets, and or streams.
d. Equipment Maintenance
It will be the Contractor's responsibility to maintain equipment to prevent petroleum products from leaking onto
City streets and jobsites. In case of such leaks or spills, the Contractor will be liable and responsible for the
removal and cleaning of contamination.
HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
"It is a condition of this Contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract entered into pursuant to this
Contract, that the Contractor and any subcontractor shall not require any laborer or mechanic employed in performance of
the contract work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsatisfactory, hazardous, or dangerous to his
health or safety, as determined under Construction Safety and Health Standards Title 29, CFR Part 1518, 36FR 7340,
promulgated by the U.S. Secretary of Labor in accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, Stat. 96".
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FY 2025-2026 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
SANITARY FACILITIES
The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain ample sanitary facilities for the workmen. As the need arise, a
sufficient number of enclosed temporary toilets shall be conveniently placed as required by the sanitary codes of the State
and Local Government. Drinking water shall be provided from an approved source, so piped or transported as to keep it
safe and fresh, and served from single service containers or satisfactory types of sanitary drinking water stands or
fountains. All such facilities and services shall be furnished in strict accordance with existing and governing health
regulations.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
The contractor shall exercise proper precautions at all times for the protection of persons and property. The safety
provisions of applicable law, building and construction codes and the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction"
published by the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. as well as all OSHA requirements shall be observed,
and the Contractor shall take or cause to be taken such additional safety and health measures as the Engineer may
determine to be reasonable necessary. Machinery, equipment, and all hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the
safety provisions of the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction," to the extent that such provisions are not in
contravention of applicable law.
GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one (1)
year from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of one (1) year from
the date of substantial completion of the system that the completed system is free from all defects due to faulty materials
or workmanship and the Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects
including the repairs of any damage to other parts of the system resulting from such defects. The Owner will give notice
of observed defects with reasonable promptness. In the event that the Contractor shall fail to make such repairs,
adjustments, or other work that may be made necessary by such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the
Contractor the cost thereby incurred.
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FY 2025-2026 Request for Concrete Bid Documents
RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDER FORM
This form must be completed in full and submitted with bid. Misrepresentation or failure to complete will automatically
disqualify bid. All information is confidential and exempt from the Open records Law, pursuant to KRS 45A.395.
NAME PHONE
ADDRESS
Street or P.O. Box City State Zip Code
1) Type of services/supplies provided in normal course of business:
2) Length of time in business:
3) Experience in providing bid required services/supplies:
4) Currently a party / defendant in lawsuit(s)? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, explain.
5) State past history as party / defendant in lawsuit(s)
6) Name of contract / product liability insurance Carrier:
7) Limits: $ (minimum of $1 million required) (attach Insurance Proof)
8) Name of Workman's Comp Carrier (if have one (1) or more employees work under you a minimum of $1 million is.
required (attach proof)
9) If construction bid how many other projects currently ongoing?
10) City of Glasgow Occupational License No.:
11) List of references (public or private) and contact person for whom similar services / supplies provided:
Name of Firm Address Contact Person
Name of Firm Address Contact Person
Name of Firm Address Contact Person
*Note: If more space is needed, please attach separate sheet(s).
I do solemnly swear that to the best of my knowledge and belief the above is a true and accurate statement of facts.
Signed Date
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