Double Girder Trolley Hoist

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Facilities Management, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, issued Request for Bids (RFB 758 2400000215) on October 26, 2023, for the procurement of one Double Girder Trolley Hoist replacement system. The solicitation requires bidders to supply and install a Konecranes CXT Double Girder Trolley Hoist or approved equal with specifications including 7.5 ton capacity, 29 feet lift available, 72-inch dual lifting speeds at 20/3 FPM, and 65 FPM VFD trolley speeds, with a hook-operated control limit switch and remote monitoring system. The scope of work encompasses removal of the existing double girder trolley hoist and supply and installation of the new unit with verification of proper operation. All pricing must be all-inclusive of shipping, delivery, fuel costs, and installation, with delivery to 100 Minuteman Parkway, Building 162, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. A mandatory site visit is required prior to bid submission at Fort Knox's Bullion Gate Visitor Center, which bidders must schedule by contacting Christopher Kehl at 502-694-0970 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). Written questions are due by November 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET, with bids due by November 13, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET. Award will be determined using a best value ranking approach allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery and installation schedule, with all pricing remaining valid for a minimum of sixty calendar days after the bid due date.

Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders receive reciprocal preference, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, nonprofit corporations furthering KRS Chapter 163, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference). Bidders must submit a signed Site Visit Validation Form with their bid response and complete all required affidavits addressing campaign finance law compliance, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder status as applicable. Electronic bid submission through the Kentucky eProcurement system is mandatory, and all bids must be submitted on a Group All basis with all line items included; single item bids are not acceptable. Successful bidders must maintain Contractor's General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate) and automobile/truck liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and must document delivery timeframes in specific working days rather than vague terms, with failure to meet contracted delivery dates resulting in a one percent daily invoice deduction. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bids requiring prepayment or payment terms conflicting with the solicitation's requirements will be deemed non-responsive, and bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature for approval.