Mining Sluice - Carter Caves State Resort Park

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a vendor to provide a turnkey package for a mining sluice at the Carter Caves State Resort Park. The solicitation requests a 30-foot wooden sluice with stainless steel linings, a 12-foot water tower, and three waterfalls, including all equipment, mining rough products, and delivery. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with 90 points for price, 5 points for delivery, and 5 points for warranty. The response is due on May 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering and installing the equipment at the park.

The Commonwealth will give a reciprocal preference to Kentucky resident bidders, and preferences may apply for qualified bidders or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies related to this procurement. The Commonwealth is exempt from federal excise taxes, and the successful vendor will be required to register with the Kentucky Department of Revenue. The Commonwealth reserves the right to contract for large requirements using a separate solicitation, and the contract will be awarded as a group with the vendor required to quote all line items.