Progressive Mowers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on February 5, 2024, for a complete line of Progressive Mowers to be used as a master agreement across all state agencies and political subdivisions. The solicitation requires bidders to submit pricing for one line item consisting of a complete line of current model year Progressive Mowers equipment in standard configuration, with all equipment to be new, pre-serviced to manufacturer specifications, and in first-class operating condition upon delivery. The manufacturer's most favorable warranty offered to preferred customers shall apply to all items, and vendors must ensure FOB destination freight prepaid delivery with the vendor responsible for all shipping charges, subject to one percent per day invoice deductions for each day deliveries exceed the contracted delivery date. Written questions were due by February 9, 2024, with the Commonwealth's responses provided by February 13, 2024, and bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by February 21, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET. The evaluation will be based on Best Value criteria, allocating 95 points to the discount percentage off published list price and 5 points for on-site maintenance and repair capabilities, with prices remaining firm for twelve months and submitted as a percentage discount off the manufacturer's published list price. The initial contract period runs from the award date through January 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval by all parties and potential renegotiation of terms.

Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind, receive reciprocal and preference points in the evaluation process. Vendors must submit Revenue Form 10A100 (Kentucky Tax Registration Application), Certificate of Authority if a foreign entity, required affidavits, and Equal Employment Opportunity forms if applicable prior to award. Prices must exclude federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes, and all bids must be submitted electronically with $.01 entered as the unit price while actual pricing is provided on the required Bid Sheet. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor does it specify an award value or budget range, allowing qualified vendors to compete on pricing and service capabilities. This procurement opportunity is available to all qualified businesses meeting the submission and compliance requirements outlined in the RFB.