Jotto Desk Vertical Stash Box Weapon Storage

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Police, has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2600000244 for the procurement of a single Jotto Desk Vertical Stash Box Weapon Storage unit. This is a fixed equipment procurement designated for installation in a 2021 or newer Dodge Durango to be deployed by the KSP Communications Branch located in Frankfort, Kentucky. The vertical-mounted weapon storage system must be designed to fit in the rear cargo area while preserving maximum cargo space for patrol vehicle operations, with no substitutions permitted. The specification requires exact compliance with Jotto Desk design standards for this specific vehicle model. All prospective bidders must submit responses electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system and must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System at least 24-48 hours prior to submission. Written questions regarding the solicitation are due by December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET, with bids closing on December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery performance, with delivery time stated in specific working days and daily deductions of one percent from invoices for each day delivery exceeds the contracted timeline. Pricing must be submitted on an FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales and use tax, with shipping costs included in the bid price.

The resulting contract will be established as a Master Agreement for an initial one-year period from the award date, with an optional renewal structure allowing for four additional two-year periods subject to written approval by all parties and potential renegotiation of terms. Kentucky resident bidders are entitled to reciprocal preference equal to the preference given by their home state, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind receive additional preference points. All awarded vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with the Commonwealth and its agents named as additional insureds, and Automobile Liability Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 combined single limit is required if the contractor provides delivery services. Price increases are prohibited during the first twelve months of the contract and may be requested thereafter only upon industry-wide justification. All awarded vendors must submit required documentation including Kentucky Tax Registration Application forms and affidavits prior to contract award. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors should contact Stephanie Durr, Commonwealth Buyer, at 502-564-6521 for additional information.