Flat Bed Trailer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting bids for the procurement of one flat bed trailer through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2600000406. The trailer must meet comprehensive specifications including a minimum 21,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, three 7,000-pound rated axles with electric drum brakes and spring suspension, a 12-inch I-beam neck with tubing frame construction, 14-ply radial tires with full-size spare, a 20-foot main deck plus 4-foot self-cleaning dovetail with 4-foot lay-flat loading ramps, wood decking, an adjustable 2-5/16-inch ball coupler, LED lighting package, Aardvark-style low-profile bumper hitch, lockable steel toolbox, hydraulic jacks, and a minimum 12,000-pound electric winch with power leads, roller fairlead, and weather-resistant controls. The trailer must be delivered to the Office of Agricultural Marketing & Product Promotion at 111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, with shipping costs included in the bid price quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax. This is a one-time purchase contract with no renewal options. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis with price weighted at 90 points and delivery time weighted at 10 points; the lowest responsive bidder receives maximum price points with subsequent bids scored proportionally. Critical deadlines include written vendor questions due February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and bid closing on March 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, with all pricing remaining valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system is mandatory, with all documents submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format only.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to apply reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494, and may grant preferential scoring of up to 20 percent to Kentucky Correctional Industries or 15 percent to qualified bidders including Kentucky Industries for the Blind and qualified nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities. Prior to award, the successful bidder must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Revenue Form 10A100) if applicable, a Certificate of Authority from the Secretary of State for foreign entities, and required affidavits. The Commonwealth requires the awarded vendor to maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence if the contractor performs delivery. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. Payment will be made within 30 working days of invoice receipt or goods acceptance. Interested parties should contact Stephanie Durr at 502-564-6521 for additional information, and the contract will be governed by Kentucky law with protests subject to KRS 45A.285.