Tree Trimming & sidewalk drainage DOCJT

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 525 2200000020) for tree trimming and sidewalk drainage services at their facility located at 4449 Kit Carson Drive in Richmond, Kentucky. The procurement seeks a one-time service involving trimming low-hanging branches along sidewalks between the Funderburk and Stone Buildings, as well as cleaning, regrading, and reseeding the sidewalk area between the dormitory and Stone Building. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with potential vendors required to contact Garl Lovings at 859-200-6456 to schedule attendance. The services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with all vendor staff required to be free of COVID-19 symptoms and comply with masking requirements for unvaccinated personnel. Evaluation will be based solely on price, with the award going to the lowest evaluated responsive and responsible best value offeror, using a 100-point pricing criterion.

The procurement includes several potential preference opportunities for vendors, with Kentucky resident bidders eligible for reciprocal preference and special consideration for entities such as Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities potentially receiving preference bonuses of 15-20% of maximum points. The total cost of services is capped at $20,000 per fiscal year, and vendors must provide all necessary parts, supplies, and equipment while maintaining compliance with workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and other governmental mandates. Payment will be processed within thirty working days after receipt of an approved invoice submitted by the tenth of the month following service completion. All respondents must include a notarized affidavit with their proposal, demonstrating compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax obligations, and various state regulatory requirements. Vendors must also adhere to COVID-19 protocols and the facility's non-smoking campus policy.