Power Roller for Fishing Nets

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 758 2100000015 on August 4, 2020, for the procurement of one power roller for fishing nets to be delivered to the KDFWR Western Fishery District in Murray, Kentucky. The specific deliverable required is a 30-inch Bristol Bay Power Roller with a 4x4 hub style or approved equivalent, including a 9.9 HP/8 GPM Standard Start Hydraulic Power Unit with Low Oil Alert, Rotary Hydraulic Valve, and Quick Set Disconnect components, with delivery included in the bid offer. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature to verify equivalency, and failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in non-responsive bid determination. The solicitation requires mandatory electronic bid submission through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform, with written vendor questions due by August 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET and bids closing on August 18, 2020, at 1:30 PM ET. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, with scoring weighted at 90 points for total cost and 10 points for delivery performance measured in calendar days from order placement; bids must be submitted on a "Group All" basis with all line items included or face rejection as non-responsive. Proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and all shipments must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference equal to preferences granted by the bidder's state of origin, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities receive preference equal to 15 to 20 percent of maximum points awarded; bidders claiming qualified or resident status must comply with specific statutory requirements documented through notarized affidavits. All bidders must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration (Revenue Form 10A100), certificates of authority for out-of-state entities, and required affidavits demonstrating compliance with campaign finance laws, tax obligations, and conduct standards. Mandatory compliance evidence must also include documentation of accessibility standards adherence under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Federal Telecommunications Act. No incumbent vendor or contract value range is specified in the solicitation documents; however, the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFQ if responses exceed available funding and may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. Interested parties should contact Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552 for additional information regarding the solicitation, and billing should be directed to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources at #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.