DOCJT Spring Tree Trimming

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is procuring one-time spring tree trimming services for its campus, including the Boonesboro Firing Range and McKinney Skills Driving Track, located in Madison County. The required services include trimming low-hanging branches to a height of 8 feet, cleaning and re-grading sidewalks, and removing invasive shrubbery. Vendors must conduct a mandatory site visit on either April 18 or April 23, 2024 and submit proposals by April 26, 2024. The contract period is for one-time service to be completed by June 30, 2024, with a total cost restriction of $20,000 per fiscal year. Pricing will be evaluated on a best value basis, subject to reciprocal preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for qualified bidders or the Department of Corrections.

The solicitation includes provisions for contract modifications, termination, and compliance with state laws related to taxes, non-discrimination, and lobbying. Bidders are required to submit a completed affidavit attesting that they have not knowingly violated the campaign finance laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and that the award of the contract will not violate any provision of the campaign finance laws. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified, and no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors.