Turbine Drive Hose Reel Irrigator

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Fair Board and Kentucky Venues, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2100000738 on June 11, 2021, seeking bids for two units of OCMIS R1/1-25/830T Turbine Drive Hose Reel Irrigators or approved equivalents. The equipment must feature a turbine drive with gearbox power transmission, galvanized steel chassis and turret, galvanized reel, pneumatic tires, crank-down stabilizers, and a mechanical sprinkler cart lift, with the capacity to water 45 to 50 acres using 820 feet of 2.5-inch hose and include four different size sprinkler nozzles. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit comprehensive descriptive literature for equivalency verification, and failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in a non-responsive bid determination. The solicitation closes on June 25, 2021, at 1:30 PM ET, with vendor written questions due by June 16, 2021, at 4:30 PM ET, and preferred delivery by July 6, 2021. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system, with pricing quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding Federal Excise Tax and Kentucky Sales or Use Tax. The award will be made on a best value basis using a ranking approach allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery, with the lowest-priced compliant bid receiving the maximum 90 points and all pricing valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date.

The solicitation offers reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities receive preference points. Bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service system at least 24-48 hours prior to submission and must comply with Kentucky campaign finance laws, tax registration requirements, and required affidavits as detailed in Attachment B. All subcontractors must certify non-violation of prohibitions set forth in KRS 11A.236 during the previous ten years, and vendors must comply with accessibility standards under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement documents do not specify a budget range or award value; however, vendors should anticipate the procurement involves a contract for two units of specialized irrigation equipment with delivery to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Billing should be directed to the Kentucky Exposition Center Accounts Payable office in Louisville.