NCAT Three Wheel Polisher

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 605 2300000673) to procure three (3) new NCAT Three Wheel Polishers as a one-time purchase on behalf of the Division of Materials. The equipment must be a Troxler model with specific technical specifications including a VFD motor controller capable of variable speeds at 60 rpm, 1 horsepower motor and gearbox, 120VAC standard 3-prong plug power, adjustable flow fountain pump, 150 pounds of weights, sawtooth pattern tread tires, programmable automatic counter, three wheels polishing at 11.2 inches diameter, capacity to accept up to 20x20x2 inch asphalt slabs, E-Stop and door sensor, 35-inch by 40-inch water basin, Plexiglass case, steel pallet, lift system, and adjustable feet for leveling. All equipment must be new, current model year, and in first-class condition, subject to inspection and acceptance by the Commonwealth, with defective items returnable at vendor expense. The solicitation was issued on April 13, 2023, with a closing date of May 4, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time; written questions were due by April 24, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., with Commonwealth responses issued by April 25, 2023. The tentative award date is May 12, 2023, and all bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the bid closing date. Delivery should occur at the earliest possible date via F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid shipping to KYTC Division of Materials at 1227 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Award will be determined by best value using a ranking approach based solely on price, with the lowest responsive bidder receiving the maximum 100 points.

Reciprocal preference applies to Kentucky resident bidders as defined under KRS 45A.494. Qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries are eligible for a 20 percent scoring preference, and organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities are eligible for a 15 percent scoring preference. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system at https://vss.ky.gov; emailed and hard-copy submissions will not be accepted. Vendors must be registered in the system prior to submission, with 24 to 48 hours required for registration completion. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and invoice, with a 1 percent monthly penalty applied for payments exceeding 30 working days. No incumbent vendors or specific budget range is listed in the procurement documents.