Final_RFB_758_2500000516_1_SO_FORM.PDF

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Seedling Lifter
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RFB 758 2500000516 1
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Mercer County, Kentucky

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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Forestry for the procurement of a seedling lifter. The solicitation, numbered RFB 758 2500000516, was issued on February 26, 2025, with bids closing on March 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM. One unit of a seedling lifter is being sought, with mandatory delivery required before June 30, 2025, to the Division of Forestry's Morgan County Nursery located at 326 Tree Nursery Road, West Liberty, Kentucky 41472. The solicitation specifies the SMZ PL ECO 3 High Clearance Lifter or an approved equal, with detailed technical requirements including three shaker bars, a 3-point mount, crop guide plates, a Hardox blade with movable components, hydraulically adjustable rear wheels, manual adjustable front running wheels, PTO drive, rear lighting, and a robust gearbox. The opening dimensions must be approximately 150 centimeters in width and 115 centimeters in height. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature for verification of equivalency; failure to provide sufficient documentation may render bids non-responsive.

Pricing shall be submitted on a best-price basis, with delivery included in the unit cost. The solicitation does not reference set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources. Bidders are required to complete the submission checklist and affirm their understanding of all terms and conditions outlined in Attachment A and any subsequent addenda. For additional information, interested parties may contact Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552. Bids may be submitted electronically or in physical form and must bear the signature of an authorized agent unless submitted electronically, as unsigned bids will be deemed invalid.

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Document ID: RFB 758 2500000516 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: Seedling Lifter

Date Issued:

02/26/2025 Record Date:

02/26/2025

Solicitation Closes Date:

03/12/2025 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 758 2500000516

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

Evelyn Osborne 502-564-0552

Bid Receiving Location:

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

Document ID: RFB 758 2500000516 Page: 2

Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 Seedling Lifter 1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

020 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT,

IMPLEMENTS, AND ACCESSORIES (SEE

CLA

Extended Description Seedling Lifter - SMZ - Item #: SMZ PL ECO 3 High Clearance Lifter or APPROVED EQUAL

MUST BE DELIVERED BEFORE JUNE 30, 2025

Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non-responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation.

Specifications Must Have:

- (3) Shaker Bars

- 3-Point Mount

- Crop guide plates on rear grid

- Hardox blade (movable blade with combs and 2 movable grates)

- Hardox combs on the knife

- Hydraulically adjustable rear wheels

- Manual adjustable front running wheels

- PTO Drive

- Rear lighting

- Robust gear box

- PTO shaft

- Opening Dimensions

- Approximate Opening width 150 cm (51)

- Approximate Opening height 115 cm (45)

- Manufacturer's Warranty

DELIVERY TO BE INCLUDED IN UNIT COST

Delivery Address:

326 Tree Nursery Road West Liberty, KY 41472

Shipping Information Division of Forestry - Morgan County Nursery

326 Tree Nursery Road

West Liberty KY 41472

Billing Information Division of Forestry KDFpurchases@ky.gov 300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor

Frankfort KY 40601

Document ID: RFB 758 2500000516 Page: 3

Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item Bid Information-Completed

BEST PRICE

BEST DELIVERY BEFORE JUNE 30, 2025

See “Attachment A” for Terms and Conditions. The terms and conditions set out in “Attachment A”, and any subsequent addenda, are incorporated into and are a part of the Solicitation. By signing the face of the Solicitation document, the vendor affirms that they have read and understood the Solicitation and the terms and conditions (Attachment A) and any subsequent addenda. Should the vendor fail to comply with the provisions of the Solicitation and the terms and conditions (Attachment A) and any subsequent addenda, then the Finance and Administration Cabinet reserves the right and retains the ability to deem the vendor ineligible from further participation in the Solicitation in question.

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