KDFWR - Creel Boat, Outboard Motor and Trailer (REBID)

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of a creel boat, outboard motor, and aluminum trailer by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). The Request for Bid (RFB) specifies the detailed technical requirements for the boat, motor, and trailer, including dimensions, materials, and features. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, with 90% weight on price and 10% weight on delivery time. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by December 4, 2024, and the successful vendor must bid on all line items. Delivery of the creel boat, motor, and trailer is required no later than June 30, 2025, to be delivered to the KDFWR facility in Murray, Kentucky. Pricing must be quoted exclusive of federal excise taxes, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky is exempt from sales and use taxes.

The RFB includes provisions for reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders, preferences for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities, and consideration of past vendor performance. The contract may be cancelled with 30 days' written notice, and the KDFWR reserves the right to contract for large requirements through a separate solicitation. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided, and the budget range for this procurement is not specified.