Tag Panel Gym Mats

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Bell County, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of 20 units of Tag Panel Gym Mats, specifically Norbert's Athletic Products Model #G-835P. Each mat must measure 5 feet by 10 feet by 2 inches in royal blue color with accordion-style folding capability, durable polyethylene foam filler, 18-ounce coated vinyl polyester scrim, Dacron thread stitching, and Velcro on all four sides for interlocking. This is a non-substitutable procurement, meaning the mats must be compatible with existing Department equipment and no alternative products are permitted. Delivery must be included in the bid offer with a preferred delivery date of on or before June 30, 2024, following receipt of order, and delivery should be made to the Department of Criminal Justice Training at 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475. The RFQ number is 758 2400000050, with written questions due by May 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET and a closing date of May 29, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system; paper submissions are not acceptable. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value ranking approach with pricing weighted at 90 points and delivery weighted at 10 points, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and subsequent bidders scored proportionally. Quoted prices must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, and must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date.

Qualified bidders receive preference designations under Kentucky law, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind, which receive preference equal to 20 or 15 percent of maximum points respectively. Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference equal to the preference given by the non-resident bidder's state of residency. Prior to award, successful vendors must submit a Revenue Form 10A100 (Kentucky Tax Registration Application), required affidavits, proof of Secretary of State registration if applicable for foreign entities, and a Certificate of Insurance evidencing Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit is required if the contractor delivers items or performs on-site services. The contract will be awarded as a group award to a single vendor on an indefinite delivery basis with no initial contract period or renewal clause specified, and vendors must quote all line items or face rejection. No budget range or estimated award value is provided in the solicitation documents.