Heavy Duty Truck Lift

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), issued Request for Bid 758 2400000162 for the procurement of one heavy-duty truck lift to be delivered to the KYTC District 3 Equipment Garage in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The solicitation, released September 28, 2023, seeks a four-post conventional lift with a minimum capacity of 60,000 pounds, maximum wheelbase of 28 feet, minimum rise height of 7 feet, maximum overall length of 38 feet, maximum width of 14 feet (with 11 feet between columns), and maximum rise speed of 75 seconds. The procurement includes one oil drain pan kit with adjustable width, two rolling jack beams, one internal air-line kit for dual rolling jack operation, two operator manuals, two parts books, two service manuals, full installation services, and up to one day of training covering safety, operation, and preventive maintenance. The lift must be electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic and delivered preferably by December 15, 2023. Written vendor questions were due October 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with bid closing on October 18, 2023, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a bid reading available via conference line at 3:30 PM ET. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis using weighted criteria: Price (90 points), Delivery (10 points), and Warranty (pass/fail), with the lowest price bidder receiving maximum points and others scored proportionally. A minimum five-year warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater, covering defective materials and workmanship from the date of placement in service is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with pricing quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales and use tax.

Reciprocal preference applies to Kentucky resident bidders who meet specific requirements, including authorization to conduct business in Kentucky and maintained Kentucky corporate income tax filings, unemployment insurance fund payments, and active workers' compensation policies for at least one year prior to contract advertisement. Qualified bidders under Kentucky Administrative Regulations, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference) and other qualified nonprofits serving individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference), are eligible for additional consideration. All bidders must comply with Kentucky campaign finance law attestations and submit required affidavits under Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.110 and 45A.115, notarized and effective for one year from execution. The successful bidder must maintain contractor's general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, and automobile/truck liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with an ACORD Certificate listing the Finance and Administration Cabinet as certificate holder and additional insured. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, with one percent deducted daily from invoices for delivery delays beyond the preferred December 15, 2023 date. No specific budget amount or award value is identified in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors may contact Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007 for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.