Sand for Beaches

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky Department of Parks, is seeking sand procurement for beach restoration across five state parks through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2500000759. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a total of 2,275 tons of screened fine or top-dressing sand, with specific allocations including 1,700 tons for Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 300 tons for Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, 100 tons for Carr Creek Lake State Park, 100 tons for Lake Malone State Park, and 75 tons for Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. Vendors must deliver sand meeting beach-specific requirements directly to each park location, with park employees handling subsequent distribution. The bid will be evaluated using a best value ranking approach, allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery time, with electronic submissions required through the Commonwealth eProcurement System. Bid questions were due by July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and the final bid closing date is July 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System and comply with state procurement regulations.

Potential bidders must meet several qualifying criteria, including maintaining Commercial General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits. The solicitation includes provisions for resident bidder preferences and requires vendors to complete mandatory affidavits addressing campaign finance laws, tax registration, and compliance with state regulations. Bidders must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth, have filed Kentucky corporate income taxes, made unemployment insurance fund payments, and maintained a workers' compensation policy. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows vendors to bid on one or more line items, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to contract for requirements separately. The solicitation does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the attached affidavit documents suggest potential considerations for nonprofit corporations or organizations employing individuals with severe disabilities. Vendors will be billed through the Parks - Purchasing Division in Frankfort, KY, with contact available through Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007 for additional bid-related inquiries.