Redbag box type 6 engine storage unit

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is requesting bids on one custom aluminum Red Bag Box Type 6 Engine Storage Unit for the Division of Forestry under RFB 758 2600000599, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST. Kentucky resident bidder preferences of 15 to 20 percent of maximum points apply under KRS 45A.490-494 to qualified bidders as defined in 200 KAR 5:410.

The unit is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, designed to fit on a 2025 Ford F-550 Crew Cab XL 4X4 Flatbed truck and accommodate an existing 300-gallon pumper unit measuring 76 inches long by 48 inches wide by 66 inches high. The storage unit must be constructed from 0.125-inch smooth mill finish aluminum compartments with stitch welding, stainless steel hardware, gas shock-assisted lift-up doors, and louvered vents to specified dimensions and tolerances.

Evaluation uses best value scoring: price weighted at 95 points and delivery weighted at 5 points. The lowest-priced responsive bid receives the maximum 95 points, with other bids scored proportionally. Delivery time must be specified in working days; one percent is deducted from invoices for each day the delivery date is missed. Price quotes must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding federal excise tax and Kentucky sales and use tax.

Written questions are due June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with Commonwealth responses due June 4. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system; vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission. A Certificate of Insurance with minimum commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate is required prior to award, along with completion of required affidavits under KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115 and tax registration documentation.