Final_RFB_235_2600000516_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 235 2600000516 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: Audio Service and Rental

Date Issued:

04/09/2026 Record Date:

04/09/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

04/22/2026 Time:

15:00

Solicitation No:

RFB 235 2600000516

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Katherine Zeigler 502-367-5340

Bid Receiving Location:

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 Daily Rate - Rental of Complete Sound System 0.00000 DAY

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

91506 Audio Production

Extended Description Specifications for Rental of Complete Sound System

Price shall be based on per system per day (11 days). Exact number of systems required is estimated between two and five. This is not a guarantee.

Equipment must be set up and tested prior to the opening of the Kentucky State Fair. 2026 dates are Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 30.

Each system shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Front of House:

24 channel mixer with at least two effect sends 1/3 octave (active) equalization 3-way speaker system w/active electronic crossover minimum 2000 watts

Monitors:

16 x 4 monitor mixer 4 - floor wedges 200 watts (active or passive) 1 - drum monitor 200 watts (active or passive) 4 - 1/3 Octave Eqs (1 per send) 5 - 200 watt amps (1 per speaker) These are minimum requirements.

Estimated usage:

Wired Microphones (25) Wireless Handheld Microphones (25) Wireless Lavalier Microphones (10) Wireless Belt Packs (10) Wireless Handsets (10) Direct Boxes (5) Boom Stands (60) Microphone Cables (50) Input for External Device (i.e. laptop, phone, M3) (5) Stands (24) CD Player (1)

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

2 Hourly Rate - Sound Technician Services 0.00000 HR

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

91506 Audio Production

Extended Description Specifications for Sound Technician Services

Vendor to quote hourly rate for Sound Technicians to set up and operate KY Exposition Center (KEC) and rental sound equipment as required. All hours

Document ID: RFB 235 2600000516 Page: 3 worked will be paid at quoted price, no overtime rate will be paid. Hours are estimates and not to be taken as guarantees. Number of technicians per day is estimated to be between five and nine. Sound technicians must have at least four years experience in operation of sound equipment for stage shows.

Vendor must submit proof of this with bid (resumes of employees who are going to work at KEC). Bid will not be considered without this information.

Quote on these services to be based on location not portal to portal.

Daily reports shall be delivered to KY Exposition Center (KEC) Sound Dept by 10am the following day for review. In the event the contract being awarded to a vendor unfamiliar to the KEC Sound Dept a pre-fair meeting and/or on-site demonstration of equipment may be requested or required (at vendor's expense). All employees of the vendor shall dress in a uniform manner approved by Kevin Tremmel or his designee. Use of alcohol or illegal drugs by vendor or his employees will not be tolerated. While under contract, all employees of the vendor will adhere to policies set forth by the Ky State Fair Board.

Shipping Information Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center Shipping and Receiving 937 Phillips Lane

Louisville KY 40209

Billing Information Kentucky Exposition Center Accounts Payable PO Box 37130

Louisville KY 40233

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Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

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ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

Bid responses shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system. An electronic bid shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Bid information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation. Vendor should enter prices on each commodity line. See the “How to Respond to Online Bid” instructions section 3 item 3 step 1.

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 at least 5-7 days before bid opening. 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.

How to submit an online bid instructions have been attached to the bid document.

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. 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).

Online bid responses 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 response after the published date and time for closing.

An offer 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.

Attachment A Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB)

Request for Bid (RFB) For

Audio Service and Rental

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RFB 235 2600000516

Release Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00PM

Issued by

The Kentucky State Fair Board

Buyer Name Kate Zeigler

Kentucky State Fair Board 937 Phillips Ln

Purchasing Department

LOUISVILLE KY 40209

(502) 367-5240 Katherine.Zeigler@kyvenues.com

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

This is a Request for Bid (RFB).

Vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

Any efforts to negotiate these terms and conditions SHALL NOT be accepted.

and SHALL cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.

All proposed pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days after the bid due date.

This Contract shall be awarded as Group All. Vendors shall bid on all line items, otherwise bid shall be deemed non-responsive.

Solicitation Terms and Conditions

Section 1 Scope of Contract The Kentucky State Fair Board issues this solicitation to establish a Master Agreement for one year with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods for:

Audio Service and Equipment Rental.

Scope of Work Bidder must enter the cost for each item on the face of the solicitation and must bid on all items in the RFB. Failure to bid on all items will be deemed Non-Responsive.

Section 2 Bid Specifications (Requirements that include the words “Shall”, “Will”, “Must” indicate a mandatory requirement)

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Section 3 Initial Contract Period The contract established from this solicitation shall be for the initial period of one (1) year from the date of award.

Section 4 Renewal Clause – Optional Renewal Period This contract may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional one (1)-year periods. This extension must have written approval by all parties. If the contract resulting from this solicitation provides for an optional renewal period, the KSFB reserves the right to renegotiate any terms and/or conditions as may be necessary to meet requirements for the extended period. The vendor will be advised of any proposed revisions prior to the renewal periods. In the event proposed revisions cannot be agreed upon, either party shall have the right to withdraw without prejudice from either exercising the option or continuing the contract for an extended period.

Section 5 Exceptions to Specifications Vendors are cautioned not to make any changes to the solicitation, or their bid shall be rendered nonresponsive. Otherwise, it will be considered that items/services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials/services that meet these specifications. Any exceptions shall be marked as such within the body of the bid and explained on a separate page. The KSFB is not bound to accept any exceptions.

Section 6 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.

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.

The KSFB reserves the right to reject all bids and re-solicit if in the best interest of the KSFB.

Section 7 Solicitation Submission Requirements Paper bids are NOT acceptable for this RFB and shall be considered non-responsive.

All attachments must be completed and attached to the solicitation response as per the instructions in How to Submit an Online Response (Attachment C).

Vendor must attach all necessary documents as attachments to their bid response that is to be submitted electronically per the instructions included.

Section 8 Method of Award Best Value – Ranking Approach The KSFB intends to award a contract to the vendor, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the most advantageous based on "best value" for all products, services, and requirements contained herein.

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An evaluation committee, or a designated individual, will evaluate the information provided by the vendor in response to the established measurable criteria contained in the solicitation.

Measurable Criteria:

Price: 90 Points Experience: 10 Points Delivery: Pass/Fail Total Points: 100 Points

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

A bidder shall submit one (1) response to a solicitation. Multiple or alternate bids offering more than one (1) bid price in total or by line item shall be rejected.

Price (90 points) The bidder with the lowest Price receives the maximum score. The bidder 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. For example, 900 points are allocated to the lowest Price criteria for this procurement, Bidder “A” bids $3.00 as the lowest bidder and receives the maximum 90 points ($3.00 / $3.00 = 1.00 x 90 = 90). Assume Bidder “B” is the next lowest bidder at $4.00, then “B” receives 67.5 points ($3.00 / $4.00) = .75 x 70 = 67.5).

Experience (10 points) The bidder with the greatest number of years’ experience (not to exceed 20 years for evaluation purposes) receives the maximum number of points. The bidder with the next largest number of years’ experience, receives points by dividing the next largest number of years’ experience by the largest number of years’ experience and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 10 points is allocated to the largest number of years’ experience for this procurement, Bidder “A” bids 20 years as the bidder with the largest number of years’ experience and receives the maximum of 10 points (20 / 20 = 1.00 x 10 = 10). Assume Vendor “B” is the bidder with the next largest number of years’ experience at 15 years, then “B” receives 7.5 points (15 / 20) = .75 x 10 = 7.5). Vendor shall enter number of years’ experience in (Attachment D) with a minimum of two (2) years demonstrated.

Delivery (Pass/Fail) The bidder, by submission of their bid, agrees delivery shall occur on dates list on face of the solicitation Vendors that cannot guarantee delivery on those dates should not submit a bid

Past Vendor Performance may be considered in the award of this Contract. Vendors with a record of poor performance may be found non-responsible and ineligible for award.

Section 9 Tax Exempt Status Do not include Federal Excise Tax, Kentucky Sales or Use Tax in prices quoted in response to this solicitation.

Section 10 Basis of Price Revisions PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise specified, the prices established by the contract resulting from this solicitation shall remain firm for the contract period subject to the following:

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A: Price Increases: A vendor may request a price increase after twelve (12) months of the contract, which may be granted or denied by the KSFB. Any such price increase shall be based on industry-wide price changes. The contract holder must request in writing a price increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date and shall provide justification that the price increase(s) is needed.

The KSFB may request additional information or justification. If the price increase is denied, the contract holder may withdraw from the contract without prejudice upon written notice and approval by the KSFB. Provided, however, that the vendor must continue service, at the contract prices, until a new contract can be established (usually within sixty (60) days).

B: Price Decreases: The contract price shall be reduced to reflect any industry-wide price decreases.

The contract holder is required to furnish the KSFB with notice of any price decreases as soon as such decreases are available.

C: Extended Contract Periods: If the contract provides for an optional renewal period, a price adjustment may be granted at the time the contract is renewed, subject to price increase justification as required in Paragraph A “Price Increases” as stated above.

Section 11 Vendor Terms and Conditions Solicitation or quotation forms that are not in conformity with the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the KSFB may be deemed non-responsive. The KSFB shall not be bound by any part(s) of the bidder’s response to this solicitation that contains information, options, conditions, terms, or prices neither requested nor required in the solicitation. In the event of any conflicts between the specifications, terms and conditions indicated by the KSFB and those indicated by the contractor, those of the KSFB take precedence. The contract supersedes all bids or other prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to this subject.

Section 12 Post Contract Agreements The resulting contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the KSFB and the awarded contractor. KSFB utilizing this contract will not be required to enter nor sign further agreements, leases, company orders or other documents to complete or initiate the terms of a contract resulting from this solicitation or offer. Any such documents obtained will be non-binding on the KSFB and will be cause for breach of contract.

Section 13 Equipment

NA

Section 14 Quantity Basis of Contract – Estimated Quantities All quantities mentioned in this solicitation are purely estimates and are not to be implied nor inferred as guarantees. The KSFB is obligated to buy only the quantity needed by its agency during the term of the contract.

Section 15 FOB Basis of Shipment – Vendor Responsible The quotations of unit prices on this solicitation shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The vendor shall be fully responsible for all shipments and freight charges involved to the KSFB.

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Section 16 Cancellation Clause – 30 Days’ Notice The KSFB may cancel the contract established from this solicitation by giving written notice thirty

(30) days prior to effective cancellation date. In the event such action is taken, the contract shall be null and void upon receipt of a Modification from the KSFB canceling the contract.

Section 17 Exception to Required Use of Contract The establishment of this Master Agreement or Award Contract is not intended to preclude the use of similar products when requested by the KSFB. The KSFB reserves the right to contract for large requirements by using a separate solicitation.

Section 18 Service Performance All services performed under this contract, if applicable, shall be in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract. It will be the KSFB’s responsibility to ensure that such services rendered are performed and are acceptable. The relationship between the KSFB and the Contractor is that of client and independent contractor. No agent, employee, or servant of the contractor or any of its subcontractors shall be or shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, or servant of KSFB for any reason. The contractor will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and the acts of its agents, employees, servants, and subcontractors during the performance of this contract.

Major deviations of services performed will not be made without the written approval of the KSFB.

Problems that arise under any aspect of performance should first be resolved between the vendor and KSFB.

Section 19 Addition or Deletion of Items or Services The KSFB reserves the right to add new and similar items, with the consent of the vendor, to any contract awarded from this solicitation. The KSFB to effect this change will issue a contract Modification. Until such time as the vendor receives a Modification, the vendor shall not accept Delivery Orders from KSFB referencing such items or services.

Section 20 Agreement between Parties By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

The bidder agrees that a resulting contract is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties, which supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this solicitation. It is further agreed between the parties that any valid modification of contractual agreement must be formalized by issuance of a Contract Modification from the KSFB.

The only terms and conditions acceptable to the KSFB are as outlined in the solicitation. Bids not conforming will be considered as non-responsive.

Section 21 Payments The vendor shall be paid, upon the submission of proper invoices to the KSFB at the prices stipulated for the supplies delivered and accepted, or services rendered. Payments will be made within thirty (30) working days after receipt of goods and a correct vendor’s invoice.

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All invoices should be emailed to Invoices@kyvenues.com.

Section 22 Inquiries All questions shall be submitted in writing to the buyer by Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST to the buyer. (Attachment B) No questions shall be accepted after the date(s) listed unless the question(s) is considered material to the procurement. The KSFB shall respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an addendum to the solicitation. The addendum shall be posted to the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site.

Sole Point of Contact – Kentucky State Fair Board Buyer The KSFB Buyer listed below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process.

All communications shall be done by email to the buyer listed.

Buyer: Kate Zeigler Katherine.Zeigler@kyvenues.com

Restrictions on Communications From the issue date of this solicitation until a contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, offerors are not allowed to communicate with any KSFB Staff concerning this solicitation except the KSFB Buyer cited in this solicitation via written questions submitted to the KSFB Buyer. (Attachment B).

Potential bidders should clearly understand that any verbal representatives made or assumed to be made during any oral discussions held between representatives of potential bidders and any KSFB employee or official are not binding on the KSFB.

For violation of this provision, the KSFB shall reserve the right to disqualify the bid.

Section 23 Subcontracts The contractor is permitted to make subcontract(s) with any other party for furnishing any of the work or services herein. The contractor shall be solely responsible for the performance of the entire contract whether subcontractors are used. The KSFB shall not be involved in the relationship between the prime contractor and the subcontractor. Any issues that arise because of this relationship shall be resolved by the prime contractor.

All references to the contractor shall be construed to encompass both the contractor and any subcontractors of the contractor.

Section 24 Federal Tax-Exempt Purchases by the KSFB if applicable Contracts Direct with Manufacturer: In the event a manufacturer bids direct and is awarded a contract, the KSFB shall request the contractor to furnish evidence of registration with the U.S.

Internal Revenue Service. This registration shall be in accordance with the “Temporary Rules, 1958 Excise Tax Act”. After such registration, individual Excise Tax Exemption Certificates are not necessary on each individual order issued against the contract by the KSFB. Therefore, quoted prices must be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes.

Section 25 Protest

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The President and CEO of the KSFB shall have authority to determine protests and other controversies of actual or prospective offerors in connection with the solicitations or selection for award of a contract.

Any actual or prospective offeror or contractor, who is aggrieved in connection with solicitation or selection for award of a contract, may file a protest with the President and CEO. A protest or notice of another controversy must be filed promptly and in any event within two (2) calendar weeks after a contract has been awarded. All protests or notices of other controversies must be in writing and shall be addressed and mailed to:

Mr. David Beck

President and CEO Kentucky State Fair Board

P. O. Box 37130 Louisville KY 40233

David.beck@kyvenues.com

The President and CEO shall promptly issue a decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished to the aggrieved party and shall state the reasons for the action taken.

The decision by the President and CEO shall be final and conclusive.

Section 26 Funding Limitations If any or all responses received exceed the amount of funding available, then the KSFB Purchasing Department reserves the right to cancel this RFB.

Section 27 Provisions for Termination of the Contract Any contractor who is determined in writing by the KSFB Buyer to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions of a contract with the KSFB, shall be declared in default and the contract may be terminated.

Termination notice. The KSFB Buyer shall terminate the contract by written notice to the contractor. The notice to the contractor shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested.

If a contractor is determined to be in default, the KSFB shall notify the contractor of the determination in writing and may include a specified date by which the contractor shall cure the identified deficiencies. The KSFB may proceed with termination if the contractor fails to cure the deficiencies within the specified time.

The contractor shall be liable to the KSFB for any excess costs incurred in acquiring supplies and services similar to those terminated for default, and for any other damages or remedies available either at law or in equity, whether or not repurchase is affected.

Termination for Convenience of the KSFB.

The KSFB may terminate a contract for convenience if the KSFB Buyer has determined that termination will be in the KSFB’s best interests. The KSFB shall provide the contractor with thirty

(30) calendar day’s written notice of termination of the contract.

If a contract is terminated for the convenience of the KSFB, the contractor shall have the burden of establishing the amount of compensation to which the contractor believes he is entitled by the submission of complete and accurate cost data employed in submitting his bid or proposal for the

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After issuing a notice of termination for convenience, the KSFB Buyer may negotiate a settlement with the contractor according to terms deemed just and equitable by the KSFB. If the contractor and the KSFB Buyer cannot negotiate a settlement, the KSFB Buyer shall issue a determination of the amount, if any, due to the contractor.

Section 28 Funding Out Provision. The KSFB may terminate a contract if funds are not appropriated to the KSFB or are not otherwise available for the purpose of making payments without incurring any obligation for payment after the date of termination, regardless of the terms of the contract. The KSFB shall provide the contractor with thirty (30) calendar days written notice of termination of the contract.

Section 29

ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION (RFB 235 2600000516) SHALL BE PART OF

ANY RESULTING MASTER AGREEMENT or AWARD CONTRACT.

Attachment A- Terms & Conditions Attachment B- Written Questions Attachment C- How to Respond to Online Bid Through Kentucky Vendor Self-Serve Attachment D- Experience List

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