Anti-Icing Application Unit & Options

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, is soliciting bids for anti-icing application units and related options under a master agreement, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 12:55 p.m. Eastern Time, a deadline that passed before today's date of November 2, 2026. Version 2 of solicitation 605 2700000161 cancelled and reissued the original request for bids to revise specifications, and it supersedes Version 1, which had set bids due November 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The record's jurisdiction field lists Elliott County, Kentucky.

The solicitation covers 20 line items for anti-icing application units in four tank sizes (1,300, 2,035, 2,635, and 3,135 gallons) and associated components, including tanks with and without frames, baffle balls, free-standing leg options, plumbing and spray bar upgrades, gas engine and pump options, and centrifugal pumps. Each bid requires detailed drawings and parts list breakdowns, and all units must be field-tested before delivery. Units serve the Division of Equipment and Department of Highways Districts 1 through 12. Warranties require three years on tanks and one year on major components, pumps, and motors, with a designated technical representative available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, responding within a maximum of 48 hours. Estimated annual quantities range from 1 to 35 units per line item, and the Commonwealth makes no commitment to purchase them.

The initial term runs from award through November 30, 2027, with four one-year renewals at the Commonwealth's discretion. Pricing is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the vendor responsible for shipping costs and freight claims. Price increases are barred for the first twelve months and thereafter require documented industry-wide justification submitted at least thirty days in advance, while industry-wide decreases take effect immediately. Late deliveries incur a penalty of 1% per day. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit if the vendor delivers. The Commonwealth may extend the contract to other state agencies and political subdivisions with vendor consent. Payment is due within thirty working days of invoice receipt and goods acceptance.

Written questions were due October 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses posted October 26, 2026. Tentative award is November 15, 2026. Bids are submitted electronically only through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system at vss.ky.gov, and vendors must be pre-registered there. The earlier RFB version set award at lowest price (95 points) and best delivery (5 points).