Gooseneck Trailer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Corrections and Kentucky Correctional Industries located in Morgan County, is seeking to procure one (1) gooseneck trailer through a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation number 758 2600000166. The trailer must meet precise specifications, including a 40-foot length, minimum 25,000 LB GVWR, 102-inch wide deck, hydraulic dovetail, and 30,000 LBS heavy-duty spring suspension with treated pine and a 2 5/16 EZ Latch. The procurement will be evaluated using a Best Value - Ranking Approach, with 90 points allocated to price and 10 points to delivery time, meaning the lowest-priced bid will receive maximum price points, and subsequent bids will be scored proportionally. Vendor written questions were due by October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with bid responses now required by October 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or PDF format, and vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System. The trailer will be delivered to Correctional Industries - KSR in LaGrange, Kentucky, with pricing expected to include all shipping and delivery charges.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for resident and qualified bidders, with potential preference given to Kentucky resident bidders. Vendors must complete and submit several mandatory affidavits, including declarations about campaign finance law compliance, resident bidder status, and potential nonprofit qualifications serving individuals with severe disabilities. The contract requires compliance with various state regulations, including tax registration, nondiscrimination policies, and recycle requirements. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential set-asides and includes provisions for subcontractors and accessibility requirements. Bidders must maintain pricing validity for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to deem vendors ineligible for non-compliance with solicitation requirements. The Finance and Administration Cabinet will ultimately award the contract to the vendor offering the most advantageous proposal based on the specified evaluation criteria.