Description
This solicitation requests a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice management services for multiple state‑owned facilities in Frankfort, Kentucky. The contract covers vehicle‑use areas (VUA) and pedestrian walkways (PWA) across several government buildings, requiring plowing, de‑icing, salting, and post‑storm reporting. Bids are evaluated primarily on lowest price (95 %) and vendor experience (5 %). Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth e‑procurement system, submit a $0.01 placeholder price, and provide detailed equipment, insurance, and qualification documentation. Service hours are generally 7 am–5 pm, Monday‑Friday, with limited weekend or holiday coverage as needed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑priced responsive bidder that meets all technical and insurance requirements.
• Scope: Snow plowing, brine pre‑treatment, salting, shoveling, and snow pile management for designated state facilities.
• Required equipment: ¾‑ton 4‑WD trucks with plows, salt spreaders, and optional skid‑steer loaders for heavy piles.
• Materials: Sodium chloride salt (and approved blends) with specific sieve‑size specifications; abrasive sand for new concrete.
• Reporting: Storm logs submitted within 24 hours; billing in quarter‑hour increments; penalties for non‑performance.
• Evaluation: 95 % lowest price, 5 % years of experience.
• Mandatory registrations: Commonwealth e‑Procurement Vendor Self‑Service; insurance minimums $1 M (CGL) and $1 M (auto).
• Key dates: Questions due 10/09/2026; bid submission deadline 10/19/2026, 13:30.