Bed Bug Heat Treatment Chamber

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Libraries & Archives, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 758 2200000074 for the procurement of one Bed Bug Heat Treatment Chamber. The solicitation was posted on October 13, 2021, with written questions due by October 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET and a closing deadline of October 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET. The specified equipment must meet precise technical requirements including dimensions of 80" x 111" x 57", capability to reach and maintain a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, 120-volt, 1500-watt power source, wireless digital thermometer with temperature probes, and automatic shutoff timers, with the specification referencing ZAPPBUG ROOM or an approved equal. Delivery to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives at 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, Kentucky, must be included in the bid offer, with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. The Commonwealth will evaluate proposals using a best value ranking approach, allocating 90 points for price and 10 points for delivery time in working days. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of sixty calendar days after the bid due date. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications are required to submit descriptive literature for verification of product equality, with insufficient documentation potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid determination.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference consideration, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind may receive additional preference points. All vendors must respond electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system and must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission, with online bidding permitted for this procurement. All bidders and contractors must comply with the Commonwealth's Annual Affidavit requirements, including attestations regarding campaign finance law compliance, sales and use tax registration, state tax compliance, and boycott prohibitions. The solicitation documents do not specify an incumbent vendor, existing contract values, or a budgeted award amount, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to cancel the RFQ if responses exceed available funding. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Evelyn Osborne, the Commonwealth Buyer, at 502-564-0552.