Hydraulic Press

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Division of Equipment, issued a Request for Bids (RFB 605 2100000461) for the procurement of one new 165-ton hydraulic press. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2021, with a bid closing date of March 18, 2021, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. The hydraulic press must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 43.3-inch working width, a 12.75-inch diameter cylinder with 11.8-inch stroke, a minimum 4 horsepower motor compatible with 220-volt 3-phase power, dual hydraulic speeds, and the ability to operate in both manual and automatic modes. The preferred make and model is a Baileigh HSP 176M, though equivalent equipment meeting all detailed specifications will be considered. The deliverable must be a new, current production model that is fully welded with 0.375-inch steel plate framework, includes motorized table height adjustment, two sets of supports made from 3-inch round stock, a set of V-blocks, operator's manuals, parts manuals, and service manuals, and must arrive pre-serviced and in first-class operating condition. The equipment will be delivered to the KYTC Division of Equipment-Receiving Shop at 1239 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with the vendor responsible for all freight charges. Award will be determined on a best value basis, with price weighted at 95 points and delivery time weighted at 5 points, with the lowest bidder receiving the maximum price points. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the bid closing date, with a tentative award date of March 26, 2021. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service e-Procurement system, with pricing submitted on the attached Bid Sheet as an attachment rather than entered directly in the online system.

Bidders must satisfy several affidavit and compliance requirements to be considered for award, including submission of the Annual Affidavit certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration status, and non-participation in jurisdictional boycotts. Kentucky resident bidder preferences apply in accordance with KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494, requiring bidders claiming resident status to have maintained continuous compliance with state income tax filing, unemployment insurance fund payments, and active workers' compensation policies for one year prior to the contract advertisement date. Qualified bidder status preferences also apply under 200 KAR 5:410, with particular focus on nonprofit corporations serving individuals with severe disabilities that employ individuals with severe disabilities for not less than seventy-five percent of direct labor man hours. The vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty against defective materials or workmanship and a phone number for live technical support for the entire ownership period. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and the vendor's invoice, with a 1 percent monthly penalty applied if payment exceeds 30 working days. Late delivery penalties of 1 percent per day apply for each day the vendor fails to meet the contracted delivery date. No specific incumbent vendor or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.