Honda Pioneer 1000/3 Trail Edition UTV

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Police, issued Request for Bid (RFB 758 2400000091) for the procurement of one 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000/3 Trail Edition UTV to be delivered to the Kentucky State Police facility at 405 CAP Drive, London, Kentucky 40744. The procurement requires a vehicle with precise specifications including a 999cc liquid-cooled engine, six-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission, independent double-wishbone suspension, dual hydraulic disc brakes, specified tire sizes, Matte Navy Blue finish, and factory-installed hard top and windshield with designated part numbers. All pricing must be inclusive of delivery and assembly fees, with billing directed to the KSP Cannabis Suppression Branch at Bluegrass Station, Building 30, 5751 Briar Hill Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40516-9721. The solicitation was released on August 28, 2023, with written vendor questions due by August 30, 2023, Commonwealth responses issued by August 31, 2023, and bid closing on September 8, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Award will be determined on a best value basis using 95 points for price and 5 points for delivery time in working days, with all proposed pricing remaining valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Vendors must submit electronic bids exclusively through the Kentucky eProcurement system and must be registered in the Vendor Self Service portal; no substitutions will be accepted, and bids not meeting exact specifications will be deemed non-responsive.

Kentucky resident bidders may receive reciprocal preference, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities may receive preference equal to 15 or 20 percent of maximum points. Vendors must comply with all applicable Kentucky statutes including tax registration, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and nondiscrimination requirements, and foreign entities must provide evidence of Secretary of State registration. Required submission documentation includes affidavits, Equal Employment Opportunity forms if applicable, and compliance certifications. Pricing shall exclude federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax. The contract will be awarded as a single group with all line items required, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation documentation. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract value can be estimated based on the current market price for a 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000/3 Trail Edition UTV with the specified accessories and delivery included.