Honda Pioneer UTV and Accessories

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Forestry, issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 758 2200000235 on June 28, 2022, soliciting vendor responses for the procurement of one Honda Pioneer 1000 EPS 5-seat UTV and six accompanying accessories, including a glass windshield, winch, winch mount kit, under-seat storage, and hard roof, with no substitutions permitted. All items must be delivered to 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with delivery included in the bid offer price and all shipping charges the responsibility of the vendor. The solicitation requires vendors to submit written questions by July 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET, with a closing date of July 13, 2022, at 1:30 PM ET; all responses must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with vendor registration requiring 24 to 48 hours prior to submission and paper quotes deemed unacceptable. Evaluation will utilize a best value approach allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery, with delivery specified in working days and a one percent per day penalty assessed for failure to meet contracted delivery dates; all proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and must acknowledge receipt and understanding of all terms and conditions by signing the solicitation document; prior to award, vendors must submit a Revenue Form 10A100, certificates of authority if applicable, required affidavits, and EEO forms if applicable, with payment to be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods or invoices.

Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries, may receive reciprocal or preference points as defined in KRS 45A.490-494 and 200 KAR 5:410, with qualified bidder status available to nonprofit corporations furthering KRS Chapter 163 purposes or qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities. All bidders must complete and have notarized an Annual Affidavit form affirming compliance with Kentucky statutes regarding campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration, state tax obligations, trade boycott prohibitions, and ethics requirements; failure to comply with solicitation provisions may result in vendor ineligibility from further participation. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request supporting documentation for any claimed status and may disqualify bidders or terminate contracts for non-compliance. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or funding sources are outlined.