Power Roller for Fishing Nets

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 758 2100000023) for the procurement of one power roller for fishing nets. This solicitation was posted on August 20, 2020, with a closing deadline of September 9, 2020, at 1:30 PM ET, and vendors' written questions were due by August 31, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET. The required deliverable is a 30" Bristol Bay Power Roller with a 4x4 hub style or approved equal, equipped with a 9.9 HP/8 GPM standard start hydraulic power unit featuring low oil alert capability, a rotary hydraulic valve, and quick set disconnect fittings, with delivery to the KDFWR Western Fishery District in Murray, Kentucky. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature demonstrating equality to the specified equipment. Award determination will utilize a Best Value ranking approach, with Total Cost Offer weighted at 90 points and Delivery weighted at 10 points, where the lowest total cost receives maximum points and delivery speed is evaluated based on calendar days after order placement, with a one percent daily deduction from invoices for each day delivery is delayed beyond the contracted due date. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days following the bid due date, and electronic bid submission through the eProcurement system is mandatory.

Kentucky resident bidders may receive reciprocal preference against nonresident bidders, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind may receive preference equal to 20 or 15 percent of maximum points, respectively. All bidders must submit Kentucky Tax Registration documentation and comply with registration requirements with the Kentucky Secretary of State if applicable. Bidders are required to complete an Annual Affidavit certifying compliance with multiple Kentucky statutes regarding campaign finance laws, tax registration, state tax and fee compliance, and boycott prohibitions, with optional sections available for those claiming qualified bidder or resident bidder status. Prices must exclude all federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes and be quoted on an FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. The contract may be canceled with 30 days' notice and is subject to inspection and acceptance of all supplies before payment. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.