Commercial Electrical Supplies

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, acting through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2600000403) to establish Master Agreements for Commercial Electrical Supplies. The procurement seeks bids for a comprehensive range of commercial-grade electrical products and equipment, including circuit breakers from multiple manufacturers (Siemens, Cutler Hammer, Square D, and Eaton) in various amperage ratings, transformers, panelboards, fiberglass fittings and struts, wireway systems, conduit systems (PVC and rigid), disconnect enclosures, contactors, MC cable, hand-off-auto control switches, and related commercial electrical components across 83 line items plus a miscellaneous category. The RFB was issued on February 25, 2026, with a closing deadline of March 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time; written questions must be submitted by March 4, 2026, with responses posted by March 9, 2026; and award is anticipated on March 20, 2026. The Master Agreement will be effective upon award through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available at mutual agreement. Evaluation will utilize a best-value scoring methodology allocating 75 percent weight to price and 25 percent to percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for unlisted items. Vendors must maintain a brick-and-mortar location within 50 miles of Frankfort, Kentucky, and be capable of fulfilling walk-in retail purchases, telephone orders, email orders, web-based ordering, and emergency after-hours orders with delivery obligations of one hour within five miles and three hours beyond five miles, with 1 percent daily penalties for late delivery.

The Commonwealth applies reciprocal preferences to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidder preferences of 15 percent and 20 percent point additions respectively, provided proper affidavits are submitted. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's e-Procurement System and meet the physical location requirement within 50 miles of Frankfort as a pass/fail criterion. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All pricing must be submitted on the attached bid sheet with F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid terms, and bidders must enter $0.01 as a placeholder price in the e-procurement system while submitting actual pricing and percentage discounts separately. The vendor is responsible for all returns, credits, and product recalls and must accept payment via check, electronic funds transfer, or the Commonwealth's Pro-Card. No specific contract award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation materials.