Carports

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 758 2200000146 for the procurement and installation of two metal carports in Breathitt County. The carports must measure approximately 24 feet by 35 feet by 10 feet in regular style with regular roofing and no boxed eaves, constructed with 12-gauge steel framing, 26-gauge roofing, and 14 posts (7 per side), preferably in white color, and anchored to a gravel/dirt surface. Delivery and installation are required at 733 Pottertown Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071, with all delivery and installation costs incorporated into the bid total. Vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and Kentucky Worker's Compensation Insurance. The RFQ was released on February 22, 2022, with vendor questions due by March 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET and a closing date of March 8, 2022, at 1:30 PM ET. Evaluation is based on a best value ranking approach using three measurable criteria: Price (90 points), Delivery (10 points), and Warranty (10 points), for a total of 110 points, with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points and other bidders scored proportionally. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and vendors must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system with 24-48 hours required for Vendor Self Service System registration.

Reciprocal preference applies to Kentucky resident bidders, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind receive preference equal to 20 and 15 percent of maximum points, respectively. All bidders must complete the Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration requirements, and prohibition on boycotting entities in open trade jurisdictions. Vendors must also complete Revenue Form 10A100 (Kentucky Tax Registration Application), and foreign entities must provide certificate of authority documentation prior to award. Vendors with poor performance records in the last twelve months may be found non-responsible. The solicitation does not specify an award value, budget range, or contract term, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. All bids are subject to terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation attachments, and vendors should contact Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552 for additional information.