Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is issuing a Request for Bid to establish a master agreement for the procurement of snow and ice control equipment—including pickup‑truck and dump‑truck snowplows, plow blades, salt spreaders, de‑icing equipment, and related mounting accessories—and optional installation and on‑site installation services. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, with points awarded for discount percentage, provision of installation services, and on‑site installation capability. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the state eProcurement system, include a completed bid sheet with discount percentages and labor rates, and meet all statutory, insurance, and residency requirements. The initial contract period runs from award until April 30 2028, with up to four optional two‑year renewals. No set quantity is prescribed; the state will issue delivery orders as needs arise.
• Items: Snowplows (pickup & dump), blades, spreaders, de‑icing gear, mounting parts.
• Optional services: Installation (hourly rate) and on‑site installation (hourly rate).
• Evaluation: 80 pts for discount, 15 pts for lowest installation labor rate, 5 pts for offering on‑site installation.
• Submission: Electronic only; bid sheet must show $.01 unit price electronically, all real pricing on the bid sheet.
• Deadline: 1:30 PM ET, 19 Oct 2026; questions due 7 Oct 2026.
• Contract length: ~18 months initially, with up to four 2‑year extensions.
• Required certifications: Kentucky residency preference, insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M), affidavit for qualified bidders, etc.