Scag Commercial Mowers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on January 6, 2023, for the procurement of Scag Commercial Mowers on behalf of all state agencies. The solicitation encompasses 47 line items representing various Scag mower models, including Turf Tiger II, Cheetah II, Tiger Cat II, Patriot, SWZ Hydro-Drive, SWZT Hydro-Drive, SFC, and V-Ride models, all in current model year specifications and standard configurations. All equipment must be new, pre-serviced to manufacturer recommendations, and delivered in first-class operating condition. Vendors' written questions were due January 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM ET, with the Commonwealth's responses due January 16, 2023. Bid submissions were required electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system on the Attachment C-Bid Sheet, including unit pricing, warranty information, and delivery costs per mile, with the bid closing date of January 24, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET. The evaluation will utilize a Best Value ranking approach with 90 points allocated for price, 5 points for delivery, and 5 points for warranty. The resulting master agreement will be effective from the award date through January 31, 2024, with four optional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval and potential renegotiation.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference consideration. Qualified set-aside recipients, including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities, receive preference equal to a percentage of maximum points awarded. All bids must be accompanied by required affidavits, tax registration forms, and certificates of authority if applicable. The contract includes a 1.0 percent administrative fee on net sales payable quarterly, and delivery delays will incur 1 percent daily deductions from invoices. Pricing shall remain firm for the first twelve months, with any subsequent price increases requiring industry-wide justification and Commonwealth approval. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documentation.