RFB-758-2700000003-2 | Fumigation Chemicals and Materials for Tree Nurseries

The solicitation RFB-758-2700000003-2 seeks fumigation chemicals and materials for tree nurseries under the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Forestry, with deliveries required to two specific locations: John P. Rhody Nursery in Gilbertsville and Morgan County Nursery in West Liberty. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an initial one-year term and the potential for four additional two-year extensions, subject to mutual written approval. Delivery must adhere to F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, meaning the vendor assumes full responsibility for shipping costs and risks until goods arrive at the designated nurseries. The primary items required are Tri-Brom 80 fumigant in 4,500-pound quantities for each nursery and clear agricultural-grade TIF film, 156 inches wide by 4,000 feet long, with 11 rolls per location—though quantities are explicitly labeled as estimates and not guaranteed. Evaluation for award will be based overwhelmingly on price, accounting for 95% of the scoring, with delivery performance contributing only 5%. Bidders must comply with strict specifications including submission of Kentucky-specific affidavits for resident status or qualified bidder status (such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or Kentucky Correctional Industries, which may qualify for 15% or 20% price preferences respectively), proof of insurance with a minimum $1 million automobile liability and $1 million general liability coverage with AM Best B+ or higher-rated carriers, and exclusion of Kentucky sales or use tax from pricing. All products must be new, in first-class condition, and the latest available model, with defective items replaced at the contractor’s expense. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by July 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EST, and must include required certifications regarding tax compliance, prior violations, and non-participation in prohibited boycotts. The contract does not incorporate federal FAR clauses or standard military packaging standards such as MIL-STD-129, instead operating under state regulations including KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, and 45A, and 200 KAR 5:330 for recycled content. No contract value is stated due to the absence of unit pricing, and payment will be processed through