Seed Mixture

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, seeks a pollinator seed mixture through a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2200000549) for delivery to the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) in Greenville, Kentucky. The procurement calls for 160 pounds of pre-mixed native seed in bags no larger than 50 pounds, containing 49 native plant species including wildflowers, forbs, and woody plants such as coreopsis, milkweed varieties, coneflowers, blazing star, sunflowers, goldenrod, and asters, specified in detail in Attachment D with seeding rates measured in ounces per acre and pounds per acre. The seed mixture must be delivered within 14 days of the order date to 4675 State Route 181, Building 201, Greenville, Kentucky 42345-0508, and bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must provide descriptive literature for equality verification or risk a non-responsive bid determination. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system (Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal) by April 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM ET, with written questions due by March 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET; vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System at least 24-48 hours prior to submission. Award will be made on a best value basis allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery performance, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum price points and bonuses for deliveries faster than the 14-day standard, while a one percent per day penalty applies to late deliveries; all pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date.

The solicitation applies reciprocal preference to Kentucky resident bidders and designates set-asides for qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference). All bidders must submit required compliance documentation including the Annual Affidavit affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration, state tax payment obligations, and trade relationship restrictions, along with Kentucky Tax Registration Form 10A100 and certificates of authority for foreign entities. Bidders claiming resident bidder status or qualified bidder status must provide supporting documentation demonstrating authorization to conduct business in Kentucky and meeting of associated requirements. Prior vendor performance in the last 12 months may be considered in award determination, with poor performers potentially deemed non-responsible. All quotations must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. No specific incumbent vendors are identified in the solicitation, and no award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.