Tote Barge Shocking System

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2100000198) on October 7, 2020, for one lightweight tote barge shocking system to be used on stream restoration sites. The procured equipment must weigh approximately nine pounds and include an SDC-1 control box with continuous DC only operation, a shock timer, fiberglass angle cradle, adjustable height locking push-bar with interlocked left-side safety switch, retractable cord reels, poly mounting board, 120V to 240V converter box, and user manuals. The contract will be awarded as a Master Agreement or Award Contract, with the vendor responsible for providing instruction and operating manuals along with F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed pricing that excludes federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes. The award methodology utilizes a best value ranking approach with price weighted at 900 points and delivery weighted at 100 points, for a total of 1,000 points, with delivery required by January 1, 2021, and late delivery penalties of one percent per day deducted from invoices. Written questions were due by October 14, 2020, at 4:30 PM ET, and electronic bid submission through the eProcurement system was mandatory with a closing date of October 23, 2020, at 1:30 PM ET. Inquiries regarding the solicitation could be directed to Richard Mize at 502-564-6521.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference in the evaluation process, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofits serving individuals with severe disabilities receive preferences of 20 and 15 percent respectively. All bidders and offerors must submit the Annual Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration requirements, state tax payment obligations, and boycott prohibitions. Additionally, bidders must complete either a Resident Bidder Affidavit or Qualified Bidder Affidavit as applicable, demonstrating continuous compliance with state requirements for the one-year period prior to the contract advertisement date, including filing Kentucky income taxes, maintaining workers' compensation coverage, and meeting nonprofit designation requirements where claimed. Prior to award, vendors must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application Revenue Form 10A100 or proof of existing Kentucky sales and use tax registration, and out-of-state bidders must provide a certificate of authority from the Kentucky Secretary of State. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the contract includes a one-year limited warranty covering parts and labor for the procured equipment.