RFB-758-2600000592-1 | Sprayer for KDA

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, through the Office of Procurement Services, is soliciting a one-time purchase of a 200-gallon fiberglass sprayer system with a Honda GX240 motor, axle kit, mount kit, and two wheels, to be delivered F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The solicitation, numbered RFB-758-2600000592-1, was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by May 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, and must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal; paper submissions are not permitted. Bidders are required to be registered in the state’s eProcurement system and must submit pricing for all four line items as a single group to be considered responsive. Evaluation is based on a best-value ranking approach, with 90 points allocated to price and 10 points to delivery time, and no sub-factors are defined under either category. Kentucky Correctional Industries receive a 20% price preference, while other qualified bidders receive a 15% preference, contingent upon submission of a notarized affidavit. The equipment must be new, of the latest model year, and in first class condition, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the delivery site by the Commonwealth. Alternative brands or specifications are permitted if clearly marked and substantiated as equal or superior. Bidders must certify compliance with Kentucky tax registration, provide proof of residency for certain preferences, and, if applicable, qualify as a nonprofit or disability employing agency through affidavit. A minimum AM Best insurer rating of B+ is mandatory, and insurance must be documented using ACORD forms. No specific packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are defined beyond product identification via manufacturer and model numbers. Contract administration is managed by the Office of Procurement Services at 200 Mero Street in Frankfort, with payments processed within 30 working days of invoice receipt. No contract value is listed due to blank pricing fields, and no options, renewals, or special requirements such as key personnel, security clearances, or OCI clauses are included. All contractual obligations are governed by Kentucky Administrative Regulations and Revised Statutes, and proposers must comply with state-specific representations and certifications to avoid disqualification.