Golf course chemicals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is soliciting bids for golf course chemicals through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2100000184 to support multiple state parks and resort facilities. This procurement requires bidders to supply five specific line items: Legacy (2.5 gallons, quantity 1), Cutless MEC (2.5 gallons, quantity 12), Seclear Algaecide (2.5 gallons, quantity 5), K-Tea Algaecide (2.5 gallons, quantity 8), and Junction (4 x 6 lbs, quantity 4), with all products registered for use in golf course turf. Distribution is directed to seven Kentucky state parks including Barren River, Kentucky Dam Village, Grayson Lake, Pine Mountain, Yatesville Lake, Lake Barkley, and Dale Hollow, with varying quantities designated for each location. The bid is due October 21, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. ET through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service online portal, with written vendor questions required by October 13, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The initial contract period is one year from award, with options to extend for four additional one-year renewal periods at mutual written agreement, and the award will be made on a best value basis with price weighted at 900 points and delivery time weighted at 100 points, with delivery specified in working days subject to a one percent per-day penalty for delays. Bidders must provide product labels, disclose any manufacturer rebates or early order program benefits, and note potential backorders or availability delays in their proposals.

Bidders claiming resident bidder status must meet Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.494(2) requirements, including authorization to conduct business in Kentucky, filing of Kentucky income taxes for one year prior to and through the advertisement date, and maintenance of Kentucky unemployment insurance and workers' compensation throughout that period, with Kentucky resident bidders receiving reciprocal preference. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities, receive additional preference points if they comply with 200 KAR 5:410(3) requirements. All bidders must execute the Annual Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors, certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration requirements, anti-boycott provisions, and campaign contribution limitations, and must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Revenue Form 10A100) or equivalent documentation prior to award; out-of-state bidders must provide a Secretary of State certificate of authority. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, with no price increases permitted during the first twelve months. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is specified in the solicitation materials.