Wheel Offset Disc Harrow

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2200000184 for the procurement of one Wheel Offset Disc Harrow, specifically an AMCO model J43 or approved equivalent. The solicitation, posted on September 27, 2021, requires bidders to submit written questions by October 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET, with bids due on October 12, 2021, at 1:30 PM ET through the Commonwealth's electronic eProcurement system. The equipment must meet precise specifications including a cutting width of 8'8", twenty 24" x 1/4" cutout blade discs with 6 bearings, 1 1/2" square high carbon rolled steel axles, a backup disc behind the right front blade, and a gang angle of 17 to 25 degrees for both front and rear. The harrow will be delivered to Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area in Taylorsville, Kentucky, with all setup and delivery charges inclusive in the bid pricing on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. Award will be determined using a best value ranking approach allocating 90 points to price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and others scored proportionally) and 10 points to delivery performance, with delivery time stated in working days and subject to one percent daily deduction from invoices for each day delivery is delayed beyond the contracted date. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, and vendors must be registered in the eProcurement system at least 24-48 hours prior to submission.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference equal to preferences given by the bidder's home state, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities receive preference equal to 15-20 percent of maximum available points. Bidders proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature to verify equality, with failure to provide sufficient documentation resulting in non-responsive bids. Prior to award, vendors must submit the Kentucky Tax Registration Form 10A100, certificates of authority for foreign entities, required annual affidavits affirming compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws and lobbying restrictions, and EEO forms if applicable. Vendors must also affirm their understanding of solicitation requirements and associated terms outlined in the solicitation documents and any subsequent addenda. No specific budget or award value is identified in the solicitation documentation; however, the contract is structured as an all-or-nothing group basis requiring vendors to bid on all line items or face rejection as non-responsive. The contact for inquiries is Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007.