CIRT Vehicle Toppers and Slide-Outs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2200000627 for CIRT Vehicle Toppers and Slide-Outs. The procurement requires four A.R.E. Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) truck toppers with custom side tool boxes and racks specifically designed to fit 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Crew Cab vehicles with 82.2-inch beds, along with four CargoClide 2200XL slide-out trays featuring 2,200-pound capacity and 100% extension capability. The specified toppers must be 23 inches in height, painted silver ice metallic, include acrylic fabric liners, and feature full-length doors on both driver and passenger sides with ladder racks incorporating two center supports and a third leg. Installation is required for both line items, with all products subject to either the manufacturer's warranty or a minimum three-year warranty, whichever is greater. The solicitation was posted on May 2, 2022, with written vendor questions due by May 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time and bid closing at May 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system and must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System at least 24 to 48 hours prior to submission. Award decisions will be based on best value ranking using measurable criteria allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and subsequent bids scored proportionally; all proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and prices must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis with vendors responsible for all shipment and freight charges.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference against nonresident bidders registered in states with similar preferences, and qualified bidders including the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for preference points equal to 15 to 20 percent of maximum available points. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature for equality verification, and failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in a non-responsive bid designation. All bidders must comply with mandatory attestations including verification that neither the bidder nor their entity has violated Kentucky campaign finance laws, maintained current sales and use tax registration with the Kentucky Department of Revenue, and remained current on all state taxes and fees. Prior to award, vendors must submit Revenue Form 10A100 (Kentucky Tax Registration Application), Certificate of Authority for foreign entities, required affidavits, and EEO forms if applicable. The solicitation does not list an incumbent vendor or current contractor, and no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Shipping is directed to KSP Supply Section at 94 Airport Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, with billing directed to KSP Financial Grant Management at 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, and inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Kyle Collins at 502-564-6521.