Gooseneck Trailer with Kingpin Coupler-KRSF

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Division of Forestry is seeking to procure a specific Gooseneck Trailer with Kingpin Coupler for the Kentucky Ridge State Forest located in Bell County. The Request for Quotation (RFQ 758 2500000069) specifically requires one utility trailer, with detailed technical specifications including a 2024 Gatormade 20+10 Elite Gooseneck Hydra-tail with a 30K GVWR. Mandatory trailer specifications include a 14" I-beam frame, 50K 2-speed Jost jacks, 10' hydraulic dove tail, 16000# Dexter hydraulic disc brake axles, 17.5" commercial tires, hydraulic jacks, a mounted spare tire, and a king pin coupler. The procurement will be evaluated using a Best Value - Ranking Approach, with 90 points allocated to price and 10 points to delivery. The solicitation was issued on April 7, 2025, with bids due by April 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, and required delivery by or before June 30, 2025, to the Kentucky Ridge State Forest in Pineville, KY.

The solicitation includes three annual affidavits that vendors must complete, demonstrating compliance with Kentucky's legal and financial requirements for state contractors. These affidavits cover campaign finance law compliance, qualified bidder status, and resident bidder status, potentially providing competitive advantages for local Kentucky businesses or nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. Vendors must maintain proposed pricing for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date and provide a Certificate of Insurance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is subject to available funding, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to cancel the RFQ if responses exceed budget constraints. Interested vendors must contact Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552 for additional information, and online bidding is prohibited. The billing for this procurement will be handled through the Division of Forestry located at 300 Sower Blvd in Frankfort, KY.