Red Cedar Logs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Parks, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of 350 Red Cedar Logs. The logs are required to be 6" x 8" in diameter and 12-14 feet in length, debarked and straight, for the construction of a new front wall at the Old Fort Harrod State Park. The bid submission deadline is January 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET. The contract will be awarded based on a best value evaluation, with 90% of the score based on price and 10% on delivery time. Vendors must provide delivery timelines, with a 1% per day deduction for any late deliveries. Pricing must be provided exclusive of taxes, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications.

The RFB indicates that preferences may be applied for Kentucky resident bidders, qualified bidders, and the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries. Past vendor performance may also be considered in the award. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFB if responses exceed available funding, but the specific budget or funding source is not disclosed. There is no mention of any set-aside designations or restrictions, incumbent vendors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.