Deep V-Hull Jon Boat & Trailer

This Request for Bid (RFB 758 2100000529) was issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) Western Fishery District for the procurement of one Deep V-Hull Jon Boat and Trailer. The solicitation was released on March 23, 2021, with a written questions deadline of March 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET and a bid closing date of April 6, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The required boat specifications include an aluminum Deep V-Hull Jon Boat with an overall length between 17'10" and 19 feet, a minimum beam of 90 inches, a minimum 115 horsepower 4-stroke outboard motor (preferably Yamaha) with hydraulic steering, and a tandem-axle trailer equipped with submersible LED lighting, heavy-duty winch, and carpeted bunks. Additional deliverables required include two to three marine deep-cycle batteries, a bow-mounted trolling motor with minimum 80 pounds thrust (preferably Minn Kota), bilge pump, navigation lights, horn, and fire extinguisher, with delivery to KDFWR's Western Fishery District at 30 Scenic Acres Drive, Murray, Kentucky 42071, mandated by June 30, 2021. Award determination will utilize a best value approach allocating 90 points to price, 10 points to delivery performance with bonuses for expedited delivery, and 10 points to warranty length, with pricing to be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system and are required to propose all line items as a single "Group All" award or face rejection as non-responsive.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves reciprocal preference provisions for Kentucky resident bidders under KRS 45A.490-494, along with a 20 percent preference for Kentucky Correctional Industries and a 15 percent preference for other designated nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. All bidders must register with the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System, submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Revenue Form 10A100), provide a Certificate of Authority if a foreign entity, and submit required Annual Affidavits for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors certifying compliance with Kentucky statutes governing campaign finance laws, tax obligations, trade boycott prohibitions, and other regulatory requirements. No incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract may be cancelled with 30 days' notice, and past vendor performance may be considered in award decisions, with the Commonwealth reserving all inspection, testing, and rejection rights.