Revised February 2026

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The vendor MUST include the following with the proposal submission.

If the items highlighted below are not submitted with the proposal submission, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources MUST deem the proposal non-responsive and

SHALL NOT consider for award.

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award.

_____ SIGNED AND COMPLETED SOLICITATION –Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this

RFP

_____ *PROPOSED SOLUTION (TECHNICAL) UNDER SEALED COVER AND BY

CLOSING DATE --

Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this RFP

_____ *PROPOSED SOLUTION (COST) UNDER SEALED COVER AND BY CLOSING

DATE --

Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this RFP

_____ TRANSMITTAL LETTER – Section 8.20 of this RFP

_____ PROOF OF REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY A FOREIGN

ENTITY -- Section 8.00 of the Personal Service Contract Terms and Conditions of this RFP

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) – Section 8.20 of this RFP

*The Commonwealth defines SEALED as “a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

Kentucky Department of Fish, and Wildlife Resources

Digital Magazine Subscription and Payment Site

RFP 660 2600000492

This document constitutes a Request for Proposals for a Personal Service Contract from qualified individuals and organizations to furnish those services as described herein for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife

Resources

Offerors are advised that any personal service contract resulting from this RFP must comply with all applicable provisions of KRS 45A and KRS 12.210 prior to becoming effective.

A contract, based on this RFP, may or may not be awarded. Any contract award from this RFP is invalid until properly approved and executed by the Kentucky Department of

Fish and Wildlife Resources and filed with the Legislative Research Commission, Government Contract Review Committee.

1.00 Purpose and Background

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for competitive negotiations pursuant to KRS 45A and all applicable statutes and regulations.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is seeking proposals for the development and management of a digital subscription service for Kentucky Afield Magazine. Published quarterly since 1945, Kentucky Afield Magazine currently boasts over 25,000 subscribers. The magazine aims to educate the public about hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as showcase the conservation efforts of agency biologists and staff.

The introduction of a digital edition aims to broaden accessibility to a wider audience and provide enhanced convenience for existing subscribers. To achieve this objective effectively, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is interested in contracting with a reputable and dependable digital magazine service provider.

2.00 Scope of Work

KDFWR is seeking a digital magazine host site and payment processor for online magazine subscriptions. Prospective bids can be for hosting and/or payment processing. The Kentucky Afield Magazine archive is extensive and already digitally archived. That archive would be uploaded for purchase and download. Other print material may be uploaded as well. We would like the option to customize “our site” to match our branding, upload videos into the flipbook, and allow magazine subscriptions/purchases. The digital magazine should be compatible with various devices like smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

The offeror should describe in detail background, expertise, and experience related to the services requested.

The offeror should describe their ability to digitally host a magazine, including information about the customer experience. If any, what are the upload and download limits, site customization, embedding, and videos?

The offeror should describe their ability to provide payment processing, including associated costs.

3.00 Evaluation Criteria

The KDFWR shall conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of all proposals. The KDFWR may reject any proposal that is incomplete or in which there are significant inconsistencies or inaccuracies. The KDFWR reserves the right to reject all proposals.

The KDFWR has established a Proposal Evaluation Committee to review, evaluate and verify information submitted by the offeror.

Each vendor is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the vendor.

The KDFWR shall evaluate the proposals by assigning scores as indicated.

Technical Proposal Evaluation

Proposals with a combined technical score less than 50% of the maximum technical points possible will not be considered for award and neither cost proposals nor oral demonstration/presentation evaluations will be evaluated regarding that proposal. A proposal’s combined technical score is the combined total points of all scored criteria in the technical proposal portion of an evaluation.

Criteria Maximum Points

Possible

Background (Section 2.00) 100

Digital Magazine Host (Section 2.00) 200

Payment Processing (Section 2.00) 200

Maximum Points Possible 500

Cost Proposal Evaluation

Criteria Maximum Points Possible

Proposed Cost of Solution 1,000

Maximum Points Possible 1,000

Oral Demonstration/Presentation Evaluation – N/A

Total Proposal Evaluation

Criteria Maximum Points Possible

Technical Proposal 500

Cost Proposal 1,000

MAXIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE

1,500

4.00 Schedule of RFP Activities

The following schedule presents the major activities associated with the RFP distribution, written questions and proposal submission. The KDFWR reserves the right at its sole discretion to change the Schedule of Activities, including the associated dates and times.

Release of RFP June 25, 2026

Written Questions due by 2:00pm June 29, 2026

Anticipated KDFWR’s Response to Written Questions by 7:00pm June 30, 2026

Proposals Due by 12:00pm July 2, 2026

*NOTE: ALL TIME REFERENCES ARE TO THE EASTERN TIME ZONE.

5.00 Offeror’s Conference – N/A

6.00 Point of Contact

The Agency Contact named below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular mail, express mail or electronic mail), concerning this procurement shall be addressed to:

Erin Eagan, Buyer

Purchasing Division

1 Sportsman’s Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601

502-892-4409

Erin.Eagan@ky.gov

From the issue date of this RFP until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors shall not communicate with any other KDFWR staff concerning this

RFP.

7.00 Questions Regarding this RFP

Questions must be submitted in writing to the KDFWR Contact. The KDFWR will respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an Addendum to the Solicitation. The Addendum shall be posted to the Commonwealth’s eProcurement page.

8.00 Proposal Submission

Electronic Proposals

Proposals shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system, Kentucky Vendor Self Service System.

An electronic proposal shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Proposal information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation. All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov .

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The

Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing.

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. Instructions

“How to Submit an Online Response for a Business Opportunity” are posted to

Kentucky’s Vendor Self Service, https://vss.ky.gov . If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-HELP (4357).

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: The Technical Proposal, the Cost

Proposal, and Proprietary Information. Each part shall consist of one document attachment. Do not submit multiple document attachments as Technical, Cost or

Proprietary. All files shall be labeled accordingly. Attachments may not exceed

65,000 KB.

Proposals submitted online must be in an “Accepted” status and shall be assigned a date and time stamp from the eProcurement system at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor. The system will not allow submission of an online proposal after the published date and time for closing.

A proposal may be modified or withdrawn by electronic or written notice ONLY if received prior to the bid closing date and time. An electronic offer may be modified by applying the appropriate electronic signature and following the procedure in the state’s eProcurement signature.

Acknowledgment of Addenda

It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Vendors are encouraged to acknowledge each addendum by signing and submitting the latest addendum with their response. However, signing the face of the solicitation as indicated above constitutes the vendor’s acknowledgement of and agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

https://vss.ky.gov/ mailto:Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov

Failure to specifically acknowledge addenda will not excuse the vendor from adhering to all changes to the requirements of the solicitation set forth therein nor provide justification for any pricing changes.

All submitted technical and cost proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.

8.10 Format of Response

Electronic Proposals

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: the Technical Proposal, the Cost

Proposal, and Proprietary Information. Each part shall consist of one document.

Do not submit multiple documents as Technical, Cost or Proprietary.

1. Proposals must be submitted electronically in the eProcurement System, Kentucky Vendor Self Service site.

a. The Technical Proposal shall be submitted on one (1) document marked

Technical (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner: Technical – Name of offeror RFP number

b. The Cost Proposal shall be submitted on one (1) document marked Cost

(in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner: Cost – Name of offeror RFP number

c. Any Proprietary Information shall be submitted on one (1) document marked Proprietary (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format

ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner:

Proprietary – Name of offeror RFP number

All proposals must be received no later than June 25, 2026.

Pricing shall only be provided in the Cost Proposal. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PRICING

INFORMATION IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

All submitted Technical and Cost Proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.

8.20 Format of Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal must be arranged and labeled in the manner set forth below.

Transmittal Letter – a Transmittal letter shall be submitted on Offeror’s letterhead and signed by an agent authorized to bind the Offeror. The Transmittal letter shall include the following:

a. A statement that deviations are included, if applicable.

b. A statement that proprietary information is included, if applicable.

c. A statement that, if awarded a contract as a result of this Solicitation, the Offeror shall comply in full with all the requirements of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, and shall submit all data required by KRS 45.560 to 45.640.

d. A sworn statement that, pursuant to KRS 11A.040, that Offeror has not knowingly violated any provisions of the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.

e. A statement certifying that the price in this proposal was arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror or with any competitor.

f. A statement affirming that the Offeror is properly authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to conduct business in this state and will remain in good standing with the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State for the duration of any awarded contract resulting from this Solicitation.

g. The name, address, telephone number and email address and website address, if available, of the contract person to serve as a point of contact for day-to-day operations.

h. Subcontractor information to include the name of the company, address, telephone number and contact name, if applicable.

i. Foreign entity’s organization number issued by the Secretary of State in a certificate of authority or a statement of foreign qualification, if applicable.

Completed and Signed Solicitation and Addenda – An authorized representative

MUST complete and sign the Solicitation form and include the following:

a. “Vendor” box and “Payment” box should be completed.

b. Vendor shall indicate ownership type.

c. Vendor shall provide “FEIN” if applicable.

d. Vendor shall provide date the form is completed and signed.

e. Signed face of the most recent Addenda, if applicable.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders or Offerors - available at the following link:

https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/Pages/finance-forms.aspx.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors

Claiming Resident Bidder Status – if applicable. Available at the following link:

*Offerors not claiming Resident Bidder Status need not submit this affidavit.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors

Claiming Qualified Bidder Status – if applicable. Available at the following link:

*Offerors not claiming Qualified Bidder Status need not submit this affidavit.

Response to the Technical Portion of the RFP – Please provide a detailed response to the technical requirements outlined in the Evaluation Criteria. No cost information shall be provided in the technical portion.

8.30 Format of Cost Proposal

The Cost Proposal must be submitted under separate cover from the Technical Proposal and must be arranged and labeled in the manner specified. The proposal with the lowest price receives the maximum score. The remaining proposals with the next lowest price receives points by dividing the lowest price by the next lowest price and multiplying that percentage by the available points.

8.40 Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-5, the Offeror shall certify, by signing the Solicitation, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the Offeror and/or its

Principals is (are) not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or federal agency.

For the purposes of this certification, “Principals”, means officers, directors, owners, partners, and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager, plant manager, head of subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions.

9.00 Rules of Procurement

To facilitate this procurement, various rules have been established. These are described in the following paragraphs.

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Offerors should review and comply with the General Conditions and Instructions for

Solicitation/Contract listed under “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

The procurement process will provide for the evaluation of proposals and selection of the winning proposal in accordance with state law and regulations. KRS Chapter 45A of the

Kentucky Model Procurement Code provides the regulatory framework for the procurement of services by state agencies.

9.10 Technical Proposal Evaluation

The KDFWR will evaluate the proposal based on the technical portion of the Evaluation

Criteria. Each Offeror is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the Offeror. Past Offeror Performance may be considered in the award of this Contract. Offerors with a record of poor performance in the last twelve (12) months may be found non-responsible and ineligible for award.

9.20 Cost Proposal Evaluation

The KDFWR will evaluate the proposal based on the cost portion of the Evaluation Criteria

Offeror shall only provide cost on the attached Cost Proposal Form; otherwise, the proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

9.30 Right to Reject/Waiver of Minor Irregularities

The KDFWR reserves the right at its discretion to reject any and all offers. The KDFWR also reserves the right at its discretion to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

9.40 Clarification of Proposals

The KDFWR reserves the right at its discretion to request additional information as may reasonably be required for selection and to reject any proposals for failure to provide additional information on a timely basis.

The KDFWR reserves the right to conduct discussions with any Offeror who has submitted a proposal to determine the Offeror’s qualifications for further consideration.

Such discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other Offerors.

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9.50 Best and Final Offers

The KDFWR reserves the right at its discretion to request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for technical and/or cost proposals. Offerors are cautioned to propose their best possible offers at the outset of the process, as there is no guarantee that any Offeror will be allowed an opportunity to submit a Best and Final technical and/or cost offer.

9.60 Vendor Response and Public Inspection

This RFP specifies the format, required information and general content of proposals to be submitted in response to the RFP. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife

Resources shall not disclose any portions of the proposals prior to contract award to anyone outside the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, representatives of the agency for whose benefit the contract is proposed, representatives of the federal government, if required, and the members of the evaluation committee. After a contract is awarded in whole or in part, the KDFWR shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose all proposal data submitted by Offerors in response to this RFP as a matter of public record.

Any and all documents submitted by an Offeror in response to the RP shall be available for public inspection after contract award pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884 (“the Act”). When responding to a request to inspect records submitted in response to this RFP, the KDFWR will not redact or withhold any information or documents unless the records sought are exempt from disclosure pursuant to KRS

61.878 or other applicable law. Similarly, no such documents shall be exempt from public disclosure, regardless of the Offeror’s designation of the information contained therein as

“proprietary,” “confidential,” or otherwise, except in cases where the requested documents (or information contained therein) would be excluded from application of the

Act under KRS 61.878(1)(c).

The KDFWR shall have the right to use all system ideas, or adaptations of those ideas, contained in any proposal received in response to this RFP. Selection or rejections of the proposal will not affect this right.

9.70 Reciprocal Preference for Kentucky Resident Bidders and Preferences for a

Qualified Bidder

The scoring of bids/proposals is subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (See KRS 45A.490(1), (2), 45A.492, 45A.494 and KAR 200 5:410).

Vendors not claiming resident bidder or qualified bidder status need not submit the corresponding affidavit.

Determining the residency of a bidder for purposes of applying a reciprocal preference

Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming resident bidder status shall submit the attached Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status as part of its response. The KDFWR reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of resident bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

As part of its response, a nonresident bidder shall submit its certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Secretary of State. The location of the principal office identified therein shall be deemed the state of residency for that bidder.

If the bidder is not required by law to obtain said certificate, the state of residency for that bidder shall be deemed to be that which is identified in its mailing address as provided in its bid.

Preferences for Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of

Prison Industries (200 KAR 5:410)

Pursuant to KRS 45A.470 and 200 KAR 5:410, Kentucky Correctional Industries will receive a preference equal to twenty (20) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. In addition, the following “qualified bidders” will receive a preference equal to fifteen (15) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. New Vision Industries, Inc., any nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 and any qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities as defined in KRS 45A.465(3). Any bidder claiming “qualified bidder” status, other than New Vision Industries, Inc., shall submit a notarized affidavit affirming that it meets the requirements to be considered a qualified bidder as part of its response to the solicitation (affidavit form included as part of this RFP). If requested, failure to provide documentation proving qualified bidder status to a public agency, if requested, may result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

9.80 Negotiation

After conducting the evaluation to determine the best proposal received, the KDFWR reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation based on the pricing submitted in the Offeror’s proposal. If the negotiations fail to reach an agreement on a fair and reasonable compensation rate, the KDFWR reserves the right to proceed to the next highest ranked proposal. Other terms and conditions relating to the technical and/or cost proposals may be negotiated at the sole discretion of the KDFWR.

9.85 Best Interests of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

The KDFWR will rank all proposals in the manner set forth in the Evaluation Criteria.

However, the KDFWR reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part before, during, or after negotiation based on the best interests of the KDFWR.

CONTRACT AWARD, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS

10.00 Notification of Award

To view the award of contract(s), including the contractor(s) receiving the award(s) for this solicitation, access the Kentucky Vendor Self Service Site at:

https://vss.ky.gov

Offerors can search for the solicitation title or number in the keyword search field or filter their search for only awarded solicitations by clicking on “Advanced Search” and changing the status to “awarded.” The award(s) information can be accessed by clicking on the details button of the solicitation and clicking the “Notice of Award” tab. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to review this information in a timely fashion. No other notification of the results of an Award of Contract will be provided to unsuccessful Offerors.

10.10 Beginning of Work

This Contract is not effective and binding until approved by the Commissioner of the

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and filed with the Legislative

Research Commission’s Government Contract Review Committee. The Contractor shall not commence any billable work until a valid Contract has been fully executed. This

Contract, including the components referenced in Section 10.20, shall represent the entire agreement between the parties. Prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof shall be of no effect upon this Contract.

10.20 Contract Components and Order of Precedence

The KDFWR’s acceptance of the Contractor’s offer in response to the Solicitation, indicated by the issuance of a Contract Award, shall create a valid contract between the

Parties consisting of the following:

1. Procurement Statutes, Regulations and Policies

2. Any written Agreement between the Parties.

3. Any Addenda to the Solicitation.

4. The Solicitation and all attachments

5. Any Best and Final Offer.

6. Any clarifications concerning the Contractor’s proposal in response to the

Solicitation.

7. The Contractor’s proposal in response to the Solicitation.

In the event of any conflict between or among the provisions contained in the Contract, the order of precedence shall be as enumerated above.

10.30 Contract Term and Renewal Option

The initial term of the contract shall be for a period of 1 year from the effective date of the Award of Contract.

This agreement is not effective until the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of

Fish and Wildlife Resources or his authorized designee has approved the Contract and until the Contract has been filed with the Legislative Research Commission, Government

Contract Review Committee.

This contract may be renewed at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional two (2) year periods upon the mutual agreement of all Parties.

Renewal shall be subject to prior approval from the Commissioner of the Kentucky

Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, or this authorized designee, and the LRC

Government Contract Review Committee in accordance with KRS 45A.695 and KRS

45A.705.

10.40 Changes and Modifications to the Contract

Pursuant to 200 KAR 5:311, no modification or change of any provision in the Contract shall be made, or construed to have been made, unless such modification is mutually agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the KDFWR, and incorporated as a written amendment by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Division of

Administrative Services prior to the effective date of such modification or change.

Memoranda of Understanding, written clarification, and/or other correspondence shall not be construed as amendments to the Contract.

10.50 Insurance Requirements (All additional insurance should be included below in section 10.50B.)

** Proof of all required insurances should be provided prior to award**

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) on an ACORD form is required unless approved by the

KDFWR’s Buyer.

A. Required Coverage The awarded vendor(s) shall be responsible for maintaining, and not reducing, the following insurance coverages, types, and limits of liability. Further awarded vendor shall be able to produce evidence of insurance in compliance with 47 (C) through the entire contract:

Commercial General Liability Insurance in accordance with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate. The KDFWR, in the Request for Solicitation, may require higher limits depending on the type of solicitation.

B. Additional Types of Insurance

(*The KDFWR reserves the right to require higher coverage amounts if needed based on the type of contract and associated risk)

1. Automobile Liability Insurance (If Applicable)

Automobile Liability Insurance is required for delivery, onsite training, services or events in all situations where the Contractor must drive to any property where KDFWR operations occur. With regard to delivery, if the items requested in this solicitation will be delivered by the awarded

Contractor or Subcontractor, proof of Automobile Liability Insurance must be provided prior to award. If items will be delivered by common courier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, Old Dominion Freight Line, etc.), this requirement does not apply.

The Contractor or Subcontractor must provide a certificate of insurance coverage for any vehicle used in performance of this contract, whether owned, non-owned, or hired, or other vehicles utilized by the Contractor or

Subcontractor. Said policy of insurance to have a minimum coverage limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury, including death, and property damage.

This requirement does not apply if the Contractor does not own, lease, or hire any automobiles to be used in connection with performance under any Contract resulting from this Solicitation.

2. Professional Liability Insurance (If Applicable)

Professional Liability (Error & Omissions) Insurance shall be required for all professional services performed by licensed or certificated individuals or individuals working on behalf of licensed or certificated individuals. The required Professional Liability Insurance shall have a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000.00 per claim for damages arising out of negligent acts, errors, and/or omissions in the performance of services.

C. Evidence of Insurance Coverage The successful bidder shall provide evidence of insurance coverage as required.

Failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of this Contract and may result in immediate cancellation of the Contract.

For all required insurance coverages, during the course of the Contract, the awarded vendor shall not be self-insured or utilize a Captive Insurer or a fronting policy that shifts risk back to the awarded vendor without prior written approval by the KDFWR.

Further, the awarded vendor shall not utilize an insurer or similar entity not in good standing with the Insurance Commissioner to fulfill the insurance requirements of the contract without prior written approval by the KDFWR.

Such approvals may require additional financial review, proof of funds, or bonding requirements sufficient for the risk associated with the services covered by the Contract, and approval or rejection is within the sole discretion of the

KDFWR.

Contractor shall furnish the Certificate of Insurance prior to award and shall, upon request of the KDFWR at any time during the contract term, provide a current, valid Certificate of Insurance.

Contractor and/or its insurer shall provide immediate notice of nonrenewal or cancellation of coverage during the course of the Contract.

All Certificates of Insurance must be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance agency, shall be in compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and shall be placed with a licensed resident or non-resident agent who represents insurance companies authorized to do business in Kentucky.

The insurer shall have an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Visit www.ambest.com for verification. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. A list of authorized companies can be found at https://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Company/Default.aspx.

The certificate holder shall be listed as:

KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Purchasing Branch http://www.ambest.com/ https://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Company/Default.aspx

#1 Sportsman’s Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601

Endorsement of Additional Insured. Certificate of Insurance must contain the following language in the Description of Operations box:

“The KDFWR and its agents as an Additional Insured for the contract resulting from the solicitation. Additional insured protection afforded is on a primary and non-contributory basis.”

A copy of the Endorsement of Additional Insured must be submitted with the

Certificate of Insurance.

D. Subcontractors

If the contract allows for Subcontractors and utilizes Subcontractors, prior to the commencement of any work by a Subcontractor.

• The primary Contractor’s Certificate of Insurance must identify coverage that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements defined in this contract and that covers Subcontractor and its work in support of the Contract or the

Subcontractor must submit and maintain a Certificate of Insurance that also meets or exceeds the insurance requirements of the Primary Contractor defined in this contract, with an Additional Insured Endorsement.

• KDFWR reserves the right to request copies of all Subcontractor’s

Certificate(s) of Insurance at any time.

10.60 Notices

Unless otherwise instructed, all notices, consents, and other communications required and/or permitted by the Contract shall be in writing. After the award of the Contract, all communications of a contractual or legal nature are to be made to the Agency Contact.

10.70 Attachments

Attachments indicated below may be downloaded by accessing the “Attachment” link found on the solicitation details view page where this RFP was downloaded. Once the Attachment link is accessed, select the file name you wish to download, and select the “Download Attachment” hyperlink. For assistance with downloading these attachments please contact the KDFWR Buyer.

ATTACHMENT A – This RFP Document ATTACHMENT B – Cost Proposal Form ATTACHMENT C – Annual Affidavit

ATTACHMENT D - How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service website