Sprayer for KDA

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2600000538) on April 17, 2026, for the procurement of a complete sprayer system to be delivered to Elliott County. The solicitation requires bidders to supply four line items as a group: a 200-gallon fiberglass tank equipped with an R10 Bean Pump (10 GPM at 500 PSI) and Honda GX240 HP electric/recoil start motor with battery; an axle kit (model 5264642) with drawbar assembly and clevis or pin style hitch; a mount kit (model 9-999); and two wheels (model 1-0734, 15x6" KB, 6 bolt, without tires). All items must be new, in first-class condition, and include shipping to the destination. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system with vendor registration in the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov required. Written questions from vendors are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, with bid closing on May 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, followed by a bid reading at 3:30 PM ET on the same date via conference line. Award determination will use a best value ranking approach with price weighted at 90 points and delivery at 10 points for a total of 100 points, where the lowest bidder receives maximum points and subsequent bidders are scored proportionally. Delivery time must be specified in working days, with one percent per day deducted from invoices for each day delivery is delayed beyond the contracted date. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise and Kentucky sales or use taxes.

This procurement is subject to reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities. Vendors must provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate prior to award. This is a one-time purchase with no optional renewal periods, and the contract will be awarded as a group requiring all line items to be bid together. No specific budget range, award value, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors who fail to comply with solicitation provisions may be deemed ineligible from further participation by the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Bids should be directed to the AGR - Office for Consumer & Environmental Protection, 107 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, with questions directed to Stephanie Durr at 502-564-6521.