RFB-605-2700000103-2 | Rubber-Tired Loader (Buyback) FY27

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Equipment is soliciting bids under RFB 605 2700000103 for a one-time contract to procure 12 new 4WD articulated, rubber-tired loaders with parallel lift. The procurement includes a guaranteed buyback provision where the vendor repurchases the units after a one-year term. All units must be delivered to Frankfort, Kentucky, by November 30, 2026, and must be the latest model year in first-class condition. Technical requirements include Tier IV final diesel liquid-cooled engines with at least 160 HP and specific telematic capabilities for real-time machine monitoring. Approved models include the Case 621, Caterpillar 926, John Deere 544, and Volvo L60H. The vendor is also required to provide one day of training on safety, operation, and preventative maintenance. Award will be based on a best value ranking system, with 65 points allocated to the lowest price and 35 points to the highest total buyback amount. Bidders must submit all lines to be considered. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by September 15, 2026. The contract requires a performance bond, which is returned after the buyback term, and commercial general liability insurance with limits of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate. Payments are issued within 30 working days of invoice acceptance. Vendors must comply with Commonwealth of Kentucky laws, including the CIO-126 Artificial Intelligence Policy and various state statutes regarding ethics, lobbying, and non-discrimination.