Pothole spray patcher d-4

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on behalf of Elliott County for the procurement of one Pothole Spray Patcher D-4 equipment unit. The equipment must be an all-in-one system meeting specific technical specifications including a minimum 250-gallon emulsion tank, 15-gallon clean-out tank, 18.5-gallon fuel tank, 15 CFM auxiliary compressor, minimum 42 HP blower, mobile heating system operational to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and capability to feed up to 1-inch aggregate. The vendor must deliver the equipment by June 15, 2023, provide one day of training covering safety, operation, and preventative maintenance, and furnish a minimum two-year warranty against defective materials and workmanship or the manufacturer's current warranty, whichever is longer. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by the bid closing date of February 22, 2023, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Written questions must be submitted by February 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM, with the Commonwealth responding by February 15, 2023, and tentative award is scheduled for February 28, 2023. Award will be determined on a best-value basis with scoring allocated as 95 points for price (lowest bidder receives maximum points) and 5 points for delivery time (best delivery time receives maximum points). Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the vendor responsible for all shipping charges and subject to a one percent per day penalty for delivery delays beyond the contracted due date.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference equal to the preference given by their state of residence. Qualified bidders receive additional preferences, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, nonprofits furthering KRS Chapter 163, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference). All bidders must comply with mandatory representations regarding Kentucky tax and employment laws, non-discrimination, ethics compliance, and boycott provisions. The solicitation requires submission of an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors confirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, which must be notarized and submitted as part of the bid response. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and invoice, with a one percent monthly penalty applied if payment exceeds this timeline.