Steel and Other Metals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Transportation (KYTC), Division of Purchases, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) to establish master agreement contracts for the supply of steel and other metals to support the KYTC Division of Equipment and Highway Districts 1-12. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, nickel, copper, and related alloy metals in various forms including angles, sheets, and other configurations. Qualified bidders must submit product catalogs and delivery pricing per mile, with the option for customers to arrange pickup from vendor locations. All prices must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with vendors responsible for all shipping and freight charges. The bid closing date is May 24, 2022, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid reading conducted via conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code 21327950, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The initial contract period runs from award through May 31, 2023, with four optional one-year renewal periods available, and a tentative award date was scheduled for June 17, 2022. Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Self Service System, with registrations requiring 24-48 hours to process, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. All bidders must complete and submit the Annual Affidavit form, certifying compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes requirements regarding campaign finance laws, subcontractor disclosure, current registration with the Kentucky Department of Revenue, non-delinquency on state taxes and fees, non-participation in trade boycotts, and compliance with prohibition statutes. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award multiple master agreements and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities, stating that all quantities mentioned are estimates only and that purchases will be made solely as needed during the contract term. Price increases are prohibited during the first twelve months and limited to one increase during the contract period, which must be justified by industry-wide price changes with thirty days' written notice, while vendors must pass through any industry-wide price decreases. Late delivery penalties of one percent per calendar day are assessed for missed delivery dates, except for delays caused by factors outside vendor control such as acts of God or civil authority.