Progressive Mowers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid on April 18, 2024, for Progressive Mowers on behalf of all state agencies and political subdivisions. The procurement seeks bids for one Progressive PF-120 riding mower (or approved equal) featuring a 10-foot width with five independent floating 28-inch decks in a PTO-driven pull-behind rotary configuration. The mower must be current model year, new, pre-serviced to manufacturer specifications, and delivered in first-class operating condition. Written vendor questions were due by April 22, 2024, with Commonwealth responses provided by April 23, 2024, and the bid closing date is April 30, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET, with bid readings conducted via conference line at 3:30 PM ET that same day. Award will be made on a best value basis using measurable criteria allocating 95 points to price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and subsequent bidders scored proportionally) and 5 points for on-site maintenance and repair services capability. Pricing must be quoted FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes. The resulting contract shall commence from the award date through January 31, 2025, with options for four additional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval by all parties and potential renegotiation of terms.

Kentucky resident bidders receive statutory preferences under state law, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities are also eligible with preference consideration. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system, and vendors must register in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission. Required pre-award documentation includes Revenue Form 10A100, certificate of authority for foreign entities if applicable, required affidavits regarding resident or qualified bidder status, and EEO forms when applicable. Price increases are prohibited during the first twelve months of the contract; thereafter, increases may be requested with industry-wide justification and thirty days' notice. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documentation.