Aviation Engine Oil

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, on behalf of the Capital City Airport Division, issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for Aviation Engine Oil on July 26, 2018, with bids due by August 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation encompasses five line items of specialized aviation engine oils in specific quantities: AeroShell Oil 80 (5 quarts), AeroShell Oil 100 (5 quarts), AeroShell Oil W80 (15 quarts), AeroShell Oil W100 (44 quarts), and AeroShell Oil Multigrade W 15W 50 (41 quarts), with approximate annual usage totaling 1,320 quarts. Bids must be submitted in physical form to the KYTC Division of Purchases at 200 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622, with delivery to the KY Transportation Cabinet Capital City Airport Division at 90 Airport Road, Building 401, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Bidders must submit pricing information, item details, and delivery specifications as outlined in the submission checklist, and all bids require a signature from an authorized agent. The procurement requires all bidders to complete and submit a mandatory Annual Affidavit affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax obligations, sales tax registration, and debarment requirements under KRS 11A.236.

The solicitation permits resident bidders and qualified bidders to claim status with corresponding affidavits and supporting documentation; however, failure to provide required documentation results in disqualification or contract termination. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request updated affidavits at any time and may request documentation supporting any claimed bidder status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. The procurement does not establish a specific award value or budget range, and award decisions will be based on bidders' compliance with submission requirements and affidavit requirements rather than a competitive scoring process. Contact Sheila Durham at 502-782-3975 for further information regarding this solicitation.