Trailer mounted air compressor d-1

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Equipment, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 605 2100000657 for the procurement of one trailer-mounted air compressor on behalf of Elliott County. The solicitation seeks a unit with a minimum 185 CFM capacity and 100 psi operating pressure, featuring a liquid-cooled diesel engine with a minimum 49 horsepower meeting EPA emission requirements, dual hose reels with 100 feet of hose each, a heavy-duty trailer with pintle and 2-inch ball hitch, LED lighting, and sealed wiring harness. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Award determination will be based on a best value approach utilizing measurable criteria: 95 points allocated to price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points) and 5 points to delivery time (with the earliest delivery receiving maximum points). Unit pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with the vendor responsible for all freight charges. The bid closing date was May 24, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Commonwealth's response to written questions scheduled for May 17, 2021, and a tentative award date of May 25, 2021. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system, and all bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of ninety calendar days after the bid closing date. Vendors are responsible for guaranteeing delivery within a specified number of calendar days following contract award, with delivery penalties of one percent per day deducted from invoices for delays beyond the contracted delivery date, except for delays caused by factors outside the vendor's control or events including acts of the Commonwealth, third parties, civil disturbance, terrorism, pandemics, natural disasters, or acts of God.

Reciprocal preferences may apply to Kentucky resident bidders, and qualified bidders, including the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind, may receive preference points. All bidders must comply with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Annual Affidavit requirements, certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, disclosure requirements, sales and use tax registration with the Kentucky Department of Revenue, and non-delinquency of state taxes and fees. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available solicitation materials. Payment will be made within thirty working days of receipt of goods and vendor invoices. All vendors must comply with Kentucky Revised Statutes, including non-discrimination and ethics provisions, and a duly authorized representative must sign all required affidavits before a notary public.