Augers for WKCC KCI Farms

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is requesting bids on two grain augers for the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex Kentucky Correctional Industries Farms under RFB 758 2700000015-2, with bids due July 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET and written questions due July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. This is a re-solicitation following the prior RFB 758 2600000633, which closed June 22, 2026 without award. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders—including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference) and qualifying nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference)—are eligible for applicable statutory preferences.

The scope consists of two specific auger models with no substitutions permitted: one Westfield WRX80-61 SD 8-inch grain auger with 61-foot tube length, shaft drive powered by 540 RPM tractor PTO, and 2,500 to 3,000 bushels per hour capacity; and one Westfield MKX21073 10-inch grain auger with 73-foot tube length, requiring minimum 65 HP tractor with 540 RPM PTO at 1,400 PSI hydraulic pressure, and 6,000 bushels per hour capacity. Equipment ships to Correctional Industries Farm at 374 New Bethel Church Road, Fredonia, Kentucky, with billing to the Administrative Services Central Office in Frankfort.

All pricing must be inclusive of shipping and delivery charges on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. Pricing remains firm for the first 12 months; increases thereafter require written justification based on industry-wide changes and 30 days' notice. Bidders must submit all line items or risk rejection as non-responsive. Award uses Best Value evaluation: pricing weighted at 90 points and delivery time at 10 points, with lowest price receiving maximum points. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Bidders must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bid readings occur via conference line 844-603-5060 at 3:30 PM ET on the closing date. Contact: Keith Srutowski, 502-564-7007. Online bidding is permitted.