RFB-758-2700000090-1 | Snow & Ice Control Equipment

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Procurement Services, is seeking bids to establish a Master Agreement for Snow and Ice Control Equipment to be utilized by all state agencies. The scope of procurement includes pick-up truck snowplows, dump truck snowplows, salt spreaders, in-bed brine sprayers, and associated mounting parts and accessories. Additionally, the contract requires pricing for both standard and on-site installation hourly labor rates. This agreement has no set quantities or spending limits, and the Commonwealth will award the contract based on a Best Value Ranking Approach to identify the most advantageous offer. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eProcurement system by October 19, 2026. While a nominal value of $0.01 must be entered in the electronic unit price field, all actual pricing must be provided on a separate Bid Sheet. Required submission documents include a Kentucky Tax Registration Application, a Certificate of Authority for foreign entities, and annual required affidavits. The Commonwealth will make payments within thirty working days following the receipt of a detailed invoice and acceptance of the goods or services. Contractors must comply with various Kentucky Revised Statutes, including those governing taxes, wages, occupational safety, and workers compensation. The agreement incorporates nondiscrimination requirements under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1978 for contracts exceeding $500,000 and prohibits boycotts of jurisdictions or energy companies with which Kentucky maintains open trade. Preference points are available for qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and specific nonprofit agencies. All equipment and services are subject to inspection by the Commonwealth for defects or non-conformity prior to final acceptance.