KCT - 1446 - Airplane Lease (Somerset CC)

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is seeking a qualified vendor to lease a single aircraft—a 1967 Cessna 172H—equipped with specified Garmin avionics for use by Somerset Community College’s aviation program. The lease term is two years with possible one‑year renewals, and the aircraft must be delivered by mid‑June 2026 (hard deadline July 1 2026). Bidders must submit a single “total hourly rate” covering all costs, meet detailed airframe, interior, and avionics requirements, and provide required certifications, references, and insurance documentation. Evaluation will be based primarily on the hourly rate, with tie‑breakers for delivery speed, Kentucky residency, and random draw. • Lease of one 1967 Cessna 172H meeting precise airframe, interior, and Garmin G3X‑suite avionics specifications. • Delivery required by 15 June 2026 (effort) and no later than 1 July 2026; contract term 2 years, renewable annually. • Submission must be a sealed bid (or electronic upload) by 27 May 2026 4 PM EST; evaluation based on lowest hourly rate plus tie‑breakers. • Vendor must provide three references, Kentucky business registration, insurance proof, and certify sales‑tax exemption (A‑20633).