KDFWR- 6 Compartment Tank

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) issued Request for Bid (RFB) 660 2300000560 on February 28, 2023, for the procurement of one aluminum six-compartment rear discharge tank designed for fish transportation operations. The tank must measure 132 inches long by 78 inches wide by 40 inches tall externally, with internal compartment dimensions of 40 inches long by 37 inches wide by 39 inches tall (minimum), featuring double-walled insulation and six compartments arranged in three connected compartments per side with rear discharge capabilities via 6-inch male couplers. Required specifications include 8-inch holes between compartments accommodating 8-inch expandable plugs, an 8-inch wide by 4-inch deep trough running the full length on each side, a centered 6-inch by 6-inch aluminum box on top for oxygen line and wiring housing, an open-faced aluminum box on the cab-facing end measuring 24 inches by 15 inches by 7 inches deep for oxygen regulator mounting, compartment lids with 5-inch round agitator holes, and a 2-3 inch flange base for truck bed mounting. Bids were due electronically by 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2023, with written vendor questions due by March 6, 2023, and KDFWR responses provided by March 8, 2023. Award will be determined using a best-value scoring methodology based on price (80 points), delivery (10 points), and warranty (10 points), with the contract established for an initial one-year period with optional renewal for four additional one-year periods subject to written approval and potential renegotiation. All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of sixty calendar days and be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a minimum three-month warranty required at no additional cost.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities may receive preference points. Bidders must submit responses exclusively through the Kentucky eProcurement Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and must be pre-registered in the Commonwealth Vendor Self Service System prior to submission. All bidders are required to submit a notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders (Attachment C) under penalty of perjury attesting that the contractor has not knowingly violated Kentucky campaign finance laws pursuant to KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115, with the affidavit effective for one year from execution. Price increases are prohibited during the initial twelve-month period but may be requested thereafter based on industry-wide changes. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or award value is publicly listed. Interested vendors were directed to submit inquiries to Michelle Trevino at the KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Purchasing office, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, or by telephone at 502-892-4495.