Gooseneck Trailer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure a gooseneck trailer for Correctional Industries located in LaGrange, Kentucky. The solicitation, identified as RFB 758 2600000166, requires one 40-foot trailer with specific technical specifications including a 25,000 LB GVWR, 102-inch wide deck, hydraulic dovetail, treated pine decking, 10,000 LB drop leg jacks, 7-way all-weather wiring harness, and 30,000 LBS heavy-duty spring suspension. The bid evaluation will utilize a Best Value - Ranking Approach, allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery time, with the lowest-priced bid receiving maximum points and subsequent bids calculated proportionally. Vendor questions are due by October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET, with final bids required by October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. Vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System and submit all line items, with multiple or alternate bids being automatically rejected.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Kentucky resident bidders and potential preferences for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind. Vendors must comply with state regulations, including tax registration and nondiscrimination requirements, and carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance. The solicitation includes three mandatory affidavit forms addressing campaign finance compliance, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder status, which are valid for one year from execution. Bidders must affirm they have not violated campaign finance laws, are authorized to transact business in Kentucky, and meet specific employment and operational requirements. The contract includes a penalty clause allowing a 1% per day deduction from the invoice for each day delivery is delayed beyond the contracted date. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is targeted at providing a specialized trailer for the state's Correctional Industries program.