Freeze-Thaw Machine-REBID

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Equipment, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2300000515) for the procurement of one custom-built 60-beam freeze-thaw machine to be used by Elliott County. The machine must be equipped with touch screen control, data logger, self-contained water tank, and integrated compressor, and shall be capable of evaluating concrete resistance to rapid freezing and thawing in accordance with ASTM C666 and Kentucky Method 64-626 standards. The successful vendor must provide delivery, installation, tools and equipment for completion, care manuals, comprehensive training, and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty with on-site repairs guaranteed within 72 hours of notice. The equipment must be new and of the manufacturer's latest model, capable of cooling concrete beams from 40°F to 0°F and raising temperatures from 0°F to 40°F in water. Installation shall occur at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways Division of Materials, 1227 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. Award will be made on a best-value basis using price as the sole evaluation criterion, with 100 points allocated to price and the lowest bidder receiving maximum points. The bid closing date is February 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of February 28, 2023; the deadline for written questions was February 13, 2023, at noon. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement System at https://emars311.ky.gov, and vendors must be registered in the system prior to submission, with registration requiring 24 to 48 hours to complete.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference against nonresident bidders in accordance with KRS 45A.494, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference) may receive additional consideration and preference points. All bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the bid closing date, and the quotation must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with the vendor responsible for all shipping costs and freight claims. All bidders must submit the required Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors, executed and notarized, certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws. The contract is governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes and must comply with all provisions of the General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts (FAP 110-10-00), including representations regarding compliance with Kentucky tax, wage, safety, and workers' compensation laws. This is a rebid of RFB 2300000486 and represents a one-time purchase; no incumbent vendor, budget range, or award value is specified in the available solicitation documents. The primary contact for this solicitation is Lanessia McCourt at 502-564-4630 or lanessia.mccourt@ky.gov.