Concrete Sealer

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is seeking bids for concrete sealers to be utilized by the Division of Maintenance and Districts 1-12 throughout the state. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bid (RFB) for concrete sealers available in two packaging configurations: 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon pails, with a mandatory requirement that the sealer be on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Division of Approved Materials list. Electronic bids will be submitted through the state's eProcurement system, with a submission deadline of 04/04/2025 at 1:30 PM EST and a tentative award date of 04/09/2025. The initial contract period will run from the award date until 04/30/2026, with potential extensions for four additional one-year periods contingent upon mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will be based on a best value ranking approach, allocating 95 points to pricing and 5 points to delivery time, with vendors required to bid on all lines to be considered for award. Vendors must be prepared to ship to any county in Kentucky and comply with state tax and employment law requirements.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for reciprocal preferences, with priority given to Kentucky resident bidders and additional preference points for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. Vendors will be allowed pricing adjustments after the first twelve months, but must provide written justification for any proposed price increases based on documented industry-wide changes. Multiple or alternate bids will be summarily rejected, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with all state procurement regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests this is a significant procurement intended to supply concrete sealer across multiple state districts. Vendors must carefully review all requirements, including the comprehensive submission guidelines outlined in the "How to Submit an Online Response" document, which provides detailed instructions for navigating the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and ensuring a compliant electronic bid submission.