KDFWR Ventrac Slope Mower (Re-Bid)

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is requesting bids on a Ventrac slope mower tractor system (RFB 660 2700000086), a re-bid of RFB 2700000059, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written questions are due August 21, 2026 by 2:00 p.m., with agency responses provided by August 24 at 7:00 p.m. Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities may receive preference of up to 20 percent or 15 percent of maximum points.

The procurement is for a single Ventrac 4520Y KN Kubota D902 tractor with weight transfer, SDLA hand controls, four rear weights, front fenders, and foot pegs. Required accessories include a 3-point hitch kit, Pro KN4520 kit, canopy kit with fan, dual wheel kit with black Field Trax, digital slope gauge kit, and Tough Cut HQ682 mower with hydraulic flip-up attachment. A minimum 60-month/2,000-hour full warranty at no additional cost is mandatory. Delivery is to KDFWR headquarters at 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

Award will be determined using best value ranking with weighted criteria: price (90 points, with lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points), delivery time in working days (5 points, with shortest delivery receiving maximum points), and warranty period in months (5 points, with longest warranty receiving maximum points). All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, and remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after bid due date. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is mandatory, along with Automobile Liability Insurance if applicable. Electronic bid submission through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system is required. Bid readings will be held via conference call on August 27 at 3:00 p.m. Payment will be made within 30 working days of invoice receipt or acceptance of goods.