Bunker Sand for General Burnside State Park

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of bunker sand for the General Burnside State Park in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Parks, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) to establish an Award Contract for the provision of 75 tons of white-colored bunker sand that meets specific requirements for particle size, penetrometer reading, and permeability/infiltration rate. The sand must be delivered to the General Burnside State Park in Burnside, Kentucky. Vendors must submit electronic bids via the Commonwealth eProcurement system by January 11, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET. The contract will be awarded to the vendor submitting the most advantageous offer based on price (90 points) and delivery time (10 points).

The Commonwealth will provide a reciprocal preference to Kentucky resident bidders, as well as a 20% preference to Kentucky Correctional Industries and a 15% preference for other qualified bidders such as nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities. Bidders must complete an Annual Affidavit and provide documentation supporting their claim of qualified bidder status, if applicable. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request a sample of the materials for testing prior to award. The contract will be for use by the Kentucky Department of Parks only, and there are no identified trucking restrictions.