Concrete Cylinder Molds w/Lids Rebid

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for plastic single-use concrete cylinder molds on behalf of the Division of Materials serving Highway Districts 1-12. The procurement seeks 12,600 units of 4-inch by 8-inch concrete cylinder molds with domed, tethered/hinged lids that must conform to ASTM C470 specifications. Each shipment is required to include a signed certification documenting compliance with ASTM C470 standards and identifying lot numbers. Vendors must submit sealed bids by March 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to the KYTC Division of Purchases located at 200 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. Written questions must be submitted by February 26, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses posted by February 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The award determination will utilize a best value scoring methodology allocating 95 points to price and 5 points to delivery time, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum price points. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the vendor guaranteeing delivery within a specified number of calendar days following award, subject to 1% daily deductions for late delivery.

The contract award is anticipated for March 12, 2020, with an initial Master Agreement period expiring February 28, 2021, and options for four additional one-year renewal periods at the Commonwealth's discretion with written vendor approval. Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preferences under KRS 45A.490-494, and qualified entities including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20% preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities (15% preference) are eligible for score adjustments. Vendors must complete all required affidavits addressing campaign finance compliance, tax registration, state tax status, and boycott prohibitions, and foreign entities must submit certificates of authority. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in this rebid of RFB 2000000383. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject all bids, cancel the solicitation, negotiate contract modifications including price adjustments after the first twelve months, and extend the agreement to other state agencies and political subdivisions with vendor consent. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation.