Solids Diesel Compressor Pump

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Waste Management, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2500000484) for the procurement of one Solids Diesel Compressor Pump with trailer. The specific equipment required is a Thompson Model 6JSCEE-DIST-4LE2T-M compressor-assisted solids handling pump mounted on a trailer, equipped with a 40 HP Isuzu diesel engine meeting EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards. The pump must feature a 6-inch suction and discharge size, maximum flow capacity of 2,450 gallons per minute, and maximum head of 120 feet. Deliverables include the pump and trailer unit, mandatory on-site training for three personnel, and a 12-month warranty. The unit must be delivered to 2597 Maxey Flats Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky by June 30, 2025, with delivery costs included in the bid price. Written questions are due February 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET, with bids due February 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified. Award will be made on a best value basis using a "Group All" requirement, with pricing weighted at 90 points and delivery time weighted at 10 points; bidders offering earlier delivery may receive additional evaluation points. All pricing must exclude federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, with bids valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the due date.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference equal to preferences offered by other states. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities, receive additional preferences of 20 or 15 percent of maximum points respectively. Prior to award, successful bidders must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Form 10A100) if applicable, required affidavits including the Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors confirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, and proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus Automobile Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit if delivery services are provided. Vendors must register and submit bids electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement System; paper bids are not acceptable. The procurement establishes F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, with vendors bearing all shipping costs. No budget value or award amount is specified in the available documentation.