Sprayer for KDA

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Agriculture, Office for Consumer & Environmental Protection, is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2600000538) for a complete sprayer system to be delivered to Elliott County. This is a one-time purchase procurement requiring vendors to submit all line items as a package or risk rejection of their bids. The sprayer system consists of four specific components: a 200-gallon fiberglass tank equipped with an R10 Bean Pump (10 GPM at 500 PSI) powered by a Honda GX240 engine with electric/recoil start and battery; an axle kit (model 5264642) with drawbar assembly and clevis or pin style hitch; a mount kit (model 9-999); and two 15x6" KB wheels with 6-bolt configuration without tires. The sprayer is intended to be pulled by a tractor or truck for applying chemicals including 2-4-D and Crossbow. Bids are due electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system by May 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, with vendors' written questions required by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The Commonwealth will evaluate bids using a best value methodology allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery time in working days, with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points and subsequent bidders scored proportionally. Delivery must be made to 107 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, with all shipping costs included in bid offers, and failure to meet contracted delivery dates will result in a one percent daily deduction from the vendor's invoice. Proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding all federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities may receive additional preference points. All vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to bid submission and must provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, as well as Automobile Liability Insurance if applicable for delivery. Bidders must also submit required affidavits, tax registration documentation, and complete all compliance requirements outlined in the solicitation terms and conditions. The Commonwealth has issued a modification (Version 2) to the original solicitation to respond to vendor questions, indicating active interest in this procurement. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation, though the procurement is structured as a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Vendors who fail to comply with solicitation provisions and terms and conditions may be deemed ineligible from further participation, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Stephanie Durr at 502-564-6521.