Meade County College & Career Center Parts Washer Request

Meade County College & Career Center is requesting quotations on one heated aqueous parts washer and one high-pressure automatic parts washer under RFQ 540 2700000002, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries receive additional preference points.

The heated aqueous washer must feature a flexible pressurized cleaning spout, heated solution, polysateen drain filter, heavy-wall polyethylene construction, integral oil skimmer, and Green Seal and South Coast Air Quality Management certifications. The high-pressure automatic washer operates at 45 PSI with heated soap solution through 20 high-pressure nozzles at 40 GPM, adjustable cycle time of 0–60 minutes, five RPM turntable with #40 chain drive extending 18 inches, dual sealed bearing shafts, and 12-gauge steel construction with welded seams. Equipment must be new, latest model, and in first-class condition, delivered to Area Technology Center–Meade County at 110 Greer Street, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108.

Award will be on a best value basis using 90 points for price, 5 points for delivery, and 5 points for warranty, totaling 100 points. The lowest-priced conforming bid receives maximum price points; other bids are scored proportionally. Delivery time must be stated in specific working days; delivery penalties of 1% per day apply for late delivery. A minimum six-month warranty at no additional cost is required. All quotations shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the vendor bearing all shipping costs.

Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system and be registered in the Vendor Self Service System. Proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate is required. Vendors' written questions were due August 31, 2026. This is a single award contract with no renewal options.