RFB-758-2600000595-1 | Cattle Feed for KCI Farms

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, through the Office of Procurement Services under the Finance and Administration Cabinet, is soliciting bids for the delivery of cattle feed under solicitation number RFB-758-2600000595-1. The contract requires vendors to supply 14% crude protein feed in an estimated annual quantity of 65 tons, with deliveries scheduled for two specific locations: the Roederer Complex in La Grange, KY, and the Northpoint Training Center in Danville, KY. The base contract term is one year from the date of award, with the Commonwealth retaining the option to renew the contract for up to four additional two-year periods, potentially extending the total performance period to nine years. All deliveries must be made under FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, placing full responsibility on the vendor for safe transport, packaging, and delivery in first-class condition. The vendor must ensure all feed is new and of the current year model, with no tolerance for substandard or used products. Evaluation for award is based exclusively on two factors: price, weighted at 90 points, and delivery schedule, weighted at 10 points, using a best value ranking approach rather than a lowest price technically acceptable method. Vendors must submit pricing through the Kentucky eProcurement system by the deadline of June 1, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, with paper bids automatically disqualified. Participation requires registration in the state’s procurement portal, and foreign entities must provide proof of authority from the Kentucky Secretary of State. Bidders claiming status as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities may receive preferential consideration. Additional obligations include submitting biannual sales and usage reports, maintaining commercial general liability and automobile insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, naming the Commonwealth as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, and ensuring the insurer holds an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Vendors must also disclose any use of artificial intelligence in contract performance and are prohibited from using confidential Commonwealth data to train AI models. Contracts may be canceled with 30 days’ written notice, and prices may be adjusted only upon documented industry-wide changes with prior written approval. Late deliveries incur a 1% per day penalty, and the Commonwealth retains the right to inspect and reject non-conforming goods at the delivery point. Failure to submit required certifications, including tax registration affidavits and disclosures of prior legal