Federal (1) Modified Rotary Drill, truck or track mounted with operator to drill 7" TO 10" diameter holes in soil and rock to install (in place) steel railroad rails up to 39 feet in length and weighing up to 140 lbs per linear yard. Rotary Drill must have capability of drilling holes that are offset a minimum of five (5) feet from the edge of the truck tire or track (if track mounted) to the center of the hole. Drill rig must be capable of handling steel railroad rail up to 39 feet in length. Drill rig should be powered by motor of 130 horsepower or greater with at least 16,000 lbs. pulldown pressure and a 300 CFM or greater air compressor. Drill rig must be capable of drilling from either side or back of carrier. Drill must have capability of drilling a maximum of forty (40) foot holes from elevation of roads. Contractor must be able to drill and install 800 feet of railroad steel per 8 hour workday. Leeway will be given for weather and unforeseen circumstances at the Department's discretion. KY Dept of Transportation IS responsible for cutting any railroad steel that is not flush with the estimated finished shoulder after being dropped into drilled holes. KY Dept of Transportation will provide necessary Traffic Control. KY Dept of Transportation will furnish steel railroad rails. KY Dept of Transportation will provide all required site preparation.
