Meade Co ATC Welding Classroom Supplies

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Department of Education, is procuring welding classroom supplies for the Meade County Area Technology Center. The requested items include 2 Bobcat 225 Kohler welding machines with remote start, 1 Running Gear with NVR flat all-terrain gas Bobcat, 4 2AF Female Terminal Connectors, and 2 Bobcat Covers. The solicitation requires delivery by November 30, 2022 and includes onsite training. The award will be made to the lowest evaluated responsive, responsible bidder based on best value scoring criteria including 90% for cost, 5% for delivery, and 5% for warranty. The solicitation incorporates Kentucky's reciprocal preference for resident bidders and preferences for qualified bidders or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries. Pricing is required to be submitted for each line item as well as training, peripherals, and shipping/handling costs.

The Commonwealth is exempt from Kentucky sales and use taxes. The contract is subject to termination by either party with 30 days' written notice. Past vendor performance may be considered in the award, and the successful bidder will be required to submit an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors prior to award. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration is mentioned. The available budget range for this procurement is not provided.