EEC DNR Division of Forestry Gooseneck Trailer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Division of Forestry, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of one Gatormade 20+5 16k Elite Tandem Axle Gooseneck Trailer. The solicitation, released on November 4, 2022, requires submission of written questions by November 9, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST, with a closing deadline of November 16, 2022, at 1:30 PM EST. The trailer must be equipped with specific components including dual 7k drum brake Dexter axles, 16-inch 10-ply radial tires, 14-inch I-beam frame construction, triple spring-assisted 40-inch ramps, LED lighting, 12K jacks, toolbox, powder coat finishing, and pressure-treated wood flooring. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, with proposed pricing valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days following the bid due date. The vendor is responsible for all freight charges and delivery to the Division of Forestry's Frankfort location, with late delivery penalties of one percent per day assessed for each day delivery exceeds the contracted delivery date. Award determination will utilize a best-value ranking approach allocating 95 points to price and 5 points to delivery performance, with the lowest-priced conforming bid receiving the maximum price score.

Bidders must respond electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) eProcurement system and must be pre-registered; paper submissions are not acceptable. Required documentation includes a Revenue Form 10A100 Kentucky Tax Registration Application, Certificate of Authority for foreign entities if applicable, and required affidavits. The solicitation does not reference any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or specific organizational restrictions on respondents. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or post-award meetings are mentioned in the procurement documents. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFQ if responses exceed available funding, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.