Septic Tank Services - Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Parks has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for septic tank services at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Corbin, Wayne County, Kentucky. The procurement seeks qualified, licensed, and insured vendors to provide sludge removal and hauling services for the park's sewage treatment system, with an estimated monthly volume of 3,000 gallons. Services must be completed within 72 hours of request, with a projected frequency of 7 to 12 removals annually. Vendors must supply all necessary equipment, including trucks, storage tanks, pumps, chemicals, and hoses, and are responsible for proper disposal in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in professionally qualified septic tank services of similar nature and scope. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-thousand-gallon basis, and all quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days after the June 10, 2025 due date. Award will be made on a best value basis with price as the sole evaluation criterion worth 100 points, with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points and other bids scored proportionally. The RFQ closes on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic submission required through Kentucky's eProcurement system. The initial contract term is one year from the date of award, with an option for one additional one-year renewal period subject to mutual written approval.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference consideration under KRS 45A.494, and qualified bidders—including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind—may receive additional preference consideration in accordance with 200 KAR 5:410. Vendors must obtain vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, which must be maintained throughout the contract period. Pricing must include all equipment, regulatory fees, licenses, permits, and transportation costs, with no price increases permitted during the first 12 months of the contract; thereafter, increases may be requested with documented justification based on industry-wide price changes. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFQ if all responses exceed available funding, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.