Stackable Washers-Dryers & Dishwasher

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of stackable washers/dryers and a commercial dishwasher for juvenile detention centers in Kentucky. The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), is seeking vendor responses to provide two (2) sets of stackable washer/dryer units for the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center and one (1) commercial dishwasher for the Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The solicitation provides detailed specifications for the required equipment, including capacity, dimensions, utility requirements, and warranty terms. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by September 15, 2022 at 1:30pm ET. The contract will be awarded by group, with delivery to the specified locations. The Commonwealth will evaluate bids based on a best value ranking approach, with 90% weight on price and 10% weight on delivery time.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has outlined certain preferences for this procurement, including for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including those associated with the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries. The solicitation also includes requirements for bidders to submit an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors, which outlines compliance with state campaign finance laws, tax registration, and other statutory obligations. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFB if responses exceed available funding. The resulting contract shall have an initial term not specified, with optional renewal periods also not detailed.