Seedling Bed Former

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Division of Forestry - John P Rhody Nursery, is seeking bids for a Seedling Bed Former as part of Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2200000528. The required Seedling Bed Former must be able to perform both tilling and bed forming in a single pass on a 45 HP or greater tractor, with a 4-foot working width, 12-inch wide furrows, 3-point hitch, and PTO power. The successful bidder must provide delivery and on-site assembly (if required) by June 30, 2022. Bids will be evaluated based on a best value approach considering price (90 points), delivery (10 points), and warranty (10 points). Bids are due by March 25, 2022 at 1:30pm ET and must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system.

The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders, qualified bidders, and the Department of Corrections. Past vendor performance may also be considered. Pricing must be exclusive of taxes, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if funding is insufficient. The contract has no initial or renewal period stated. No incumbent vendor information or award value range is provided in the materials.