Automotive paint prep system for Paducah ATC

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Education, Office of Career & Technical Education, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on September 30, 2019, for the procurement of automotive paint preparation equipment for the Paducah Area Technology Center located in Elliott County. The solicitation seeks four (4) Mirka 6' OSP Paint Prep Pneumatic Smart Cart Systems or approved equal brands and models, complete with integrated vacuum sanding components, tools, accessories, and abrasive materials as specified in the RFQ documentation. Bidders must submit sealed proposals in person by 4:30 PM EST on October 9, 2019, to Galen Benassi at the KDE Office of Career & Technical Education, 300 Sower Boulevard, 5th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601; electronic and facsimile submissions are prohibited. The equipment must be delivered to 2400 Adams Street, Paducah, Kentucky 42003, on or before November 15, 2019. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated responsive and responsible best value offeror based on a three-part scoring rubric allocating 90 points for cost, 5 points for delivery time measured in calendar days, and 5 points for warranty coverage measured in months. The Commonwealth will process invoices within 30 working days of receipt and accepts MasterCard payment through the Commonwealth Procurement Card.

Kentucky resident bidder preferences and qualified bidder preferences under Kentucky law may apply to the evaluation of proposals. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The contract permits modifications that will not result in expenditures exceeding $20,000 per fiscal year, with either party allowed to terminate upon thirty days' written notice or for just cause. Offers remain valid for sixty days from the solicitation date. Sales of tangible personal property to the State of Kentucky are exempt from state sales and use taxes. While no specific award value or budget range is stated in the available documentation, the annual expenditure limitation of $20,000 provides guidance on the anticipated cost structure for contract modifications.