Agricultural Chemical Pickup and Disposal - Cadiz, KY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Agriculture, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for agricultural chemical pickup and disposal services in Cadiz, Kentucky on October 7, 2019, with a deadline for bid submission of October 17, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to pick up approximately thirty 275-gallon totes of rinsate (agricultural-related chemical waste) from Cadiz, Kentucky, and dispose of the materials in full compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations. This is a one-time engagement that must be completed prior to December 31, 2019. Vendors must submit all-inclusive quotations covering freight, transportation, and associated disposal fees, with a total cost restriction of $20,000 per fiscal year. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated responsive and responsible best value offeror using a ranking methodology that allocates 90 points to price and a maximum of 10 points for years of experience. Bids must be submitted in person to the Department of Agriculture Purchasing Officer at 107 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Payment will be made within thirty working days after receipt of an approved invoice, provided invoices are submitted on or before the 10th of the month following service delivery.

The solicitation offers reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and extends additional preference points to qualified entities, including the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries (20 percent preference) and certified nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities (15 percent preference). All bidders must submit a notarized Annual Affidavit affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, current sales and use tax registration, non-delinquency on state taxes and fees, and adherence to trade boycott prohibitions and conflict-of-interest restrictions. Online bidding is prohibited, and vendors must complete all required affidavits and sign the face of the solicitation to be considered responsive. No bidders' conference or site visit is mentioned in the solicitation. The budget constraint is $20,000 per fiscal year, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation.