KDFWR Great Plains Vertical Tillage Unit Rebid

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is seeking bids for the procurement of a Great Plains Vertical Tillage Unit. This rebid opportunity is open to vendors across the state, with specific jurisdictions identified as Franklin County and Henderson County. The tillage unit must be 10 feet in width, have an adjustable gang angle, a rolling spike harrow, two offset gangs, and a rear roller basket. Vendors must bid on the specific Great Plains 1000TM model. The bid submission deadline is December 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm EST. The contract will be awarded based on a best value approach, with 95% weight on price and 5% on delivery time. Preferences may be applied for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, such as the Kentucky Correctional Industries.

The RFB indicates that the resulting contract will be for use by KDFWR only and will not allow for additional agencies to utilize the contract. Pricing for the Great Plains Vertical Tillage Unit must be exclusive of federal excise taxes. Past vendor performance may also be considered in the award. Vendors have two calendar weeks to protest the award decision after it is announced. The RFB does not specify an award value or budget range.