John Deere Equipment Maintenance at WHFRTC

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC), has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for annual maintenance service on John Deere equipment. The scope of the contract includes providing required maintenance services, using Genuine John Deere OEM parts and lubricants, on a list of over 40 specific John Deere models at the WHFRTC. The bid is due on July 27, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET, with vendor questions due by July 18, 2023, at 10 AM ET. The contract shall be for an initial two-year period with four optional two-year renewal periods. Vendor pricing is requested for labor per hour, trip charge, and percentage discount off John Deere OEM parts. Award will be made on a best value basis considering these pricing elements. The contract is not intended to preclude the use of similar products, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to contract for large requirements through separate solicitation.

Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement system and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not specify any award values or budget ranges.