Meade County College & Career Center Parts Washer Request

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Education is requesting quotes for two parts washers for the Meade County College & Career Center, with written questions due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and bids due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

The scope comprises one heated aqueous parts washer (red) with flexible pressurized cleaning spout, heated solution capability, accessible drain filter, polyethylene tub construction, integral oil skimmer, and Green Seal Certification; and one high-pressure automatic parts washer with 45 PSI heated soap solution, 20 high-pressure nozzles at 40 GPM flow rate, adjustable cycle time of 0–60 minutes, five RPM turntable with 18-inch extension, dual sealed bearing shafts, 25 pounds of biodegradable soap concentrate, integral oil skimmer, double intake filtration, and 12-gauge steel construction. Delivery is to Area Technology Center – Meade County at 110 Greer Street, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108.

Award will be determined using best value scoring: 90 points for price (lowest bidder receives maximum points, with subsequent bids scored proportionally), 5 points for delivery time in working days (with 1% deducted daily for late delivery), and 5 points for warranty. A minimum six-month warranty at no additional cost is required. Pricing must be submitted on the provided bid sheet only and remain valid for 60 calendar days from the bid date. Delivery time must be stated in specific working days.

All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov (registration requires 24–48 hours). Responses must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system; paper quotes are not acceptable. Commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate is required, and automobile liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence is required if the vendor arranges delivery. Prior to award, the successful bidder must submit Revenue Form 10A100, Certificate of Authority (for foreign entities), and required affidavits. The contract is F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and allowed. The Commonwealth may cancel with 30 days' notice.