Grease Lines Service

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Military Affairs, is seeking bids for a Grease Lines Service contract at Fort Knox through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2200000151. The procurement requires vendors to provide comprehensive grease line replacement services, which include disconnecting existing automotive grease lines from the equipment room, properly disposing of old lines with documentation, and installing new lines of equivalent size in the same location. Vendors must connect the new lines to existing grease reels and grease pumps, and ensure proper line purging and operational functionality. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for September 22 and 29, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET, with interested vendors required to contact James Otta at (502) 607-1547 to schedule an inspection. The bid closing date is October 4, 2021, at 1:30 PM ET, with all responses submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system. The evaluation criteria will allocate 90 points to pricing (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points) and 10 points to years of experience in the United States, with a maximum of 50 years considered.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions for qualifying vendors, including provisions for Kentucky resident bidders, Kentucky Correctional Industries (20% preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (15% preference each). Vendors must possess a valid business license and comply with Kentucky and federal regulations, and must submit various required documentation including the Annual Affidavit, Revenue Form 10A100, proof of Secretary of State registration, and EEO forms. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in general liability coverage and Kentucky Worker's Compensation Insurance. While the solicitation does not specify a total contract value or initial contract period, vendors must maintain pricing validity for at least 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Reciprocal preference rules apply per KRS 45A.490-494, and all pricing must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with vendors responsible for all freight charges.