Pexco FG300 Channelizer Replacement Parts

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Traffic Operations, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation for Pexco FG300 Channelizer Replacement Parts. This procurement seeks ten line items of replacement parts for traffic channelizers, including 500 white curb pieces, 500 yellow curb pieces, 50 white end pieces, 50 yellow end pieces, 600 white posts with reflective bands, 600 yellow posts with reflective bands, 500 packs of asphalt anchor bolts, 500 packs of concrete anchor bolts, 300 white reflective arcs, and 300 yellow reflective arcs. Bids must be submitted exclusively online through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service eProcurement system, with a closing date and time of March 18, 2022, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time and a tentative award date of March 25, 2022. The initial contract period runs from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. Award will be based on best value using a ranking methodology with pricing weighted at 95 points and delivery time weighted at 5 points out of 100 total points; bidders must state a specific delivery time in calendar days after receipt of a delivery order, as vague delivery terms will render bids non-responsive. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, and shall remain firm for the initial 12-month period with only one price increase permitted thereafter if industry-wide justification is provided with 30 days' notice. No bidder's conference or site visit is scheduled for this solicitation.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference if the nonresident bidder's state grants preference to its own residents. Qualified entities, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, nonprofit corporations furthering KRS Chapter 163 purposes, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference each), may claim applicable preferences with proper documentation. Vendors must register in the eProcurement system at least 24-48 hours prior to bid submission and execute the required Annual Affidavit form, which establishes mandatory compliance certifications regarding Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration and compliance, subcontractor disclosure, and other statutory requirements. The contract is not funded with federal dollars. No incumbent vendors or budget range has been identified in the available solicitation documents, though vendors can access detailed bidding instructions through the "How to Respond to Online Bid through Kentucky Vendor Self Service" guide provided by the Commonwealth to ensure proper submission and compliance with all system requirements.