Final_RFB_605_1900000127_1_SO_FORM.PDF

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Addenda: No Addenda #:

TITLE: Flower Bulbs

Date Issued:

8/16/18 Record Date:

2018-08-16

Solicitation Closes Date:

8/31/18 Time:

10:00

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 1900000127

Online Bidding Prohibited: Yes

For Information Call:

Erin Eagan 502-782-3979

Bid Receiving Location:

KYTC Division of Purchases Bid Clerk 200 Mero Street 4th Floor Frankfort KY 40622

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

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 Commodity Group

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

1 Dutch Master or Improved King Arthur Daffodil Bulbs

60000.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

59515 Bulbs and Seeds (Incl. Flower Seeds)

Extended Description Provide high quality daffodil bulbs and daylily stolons free from disease, mold, rot, or physical damages that would hinder the bulb's potential performance.

If subject to said law, bulbs shall meet or exceed all criteria in accordance with KRS 250, Kentucky Seed Law (amended 1994) and in accordance with 12 KAR 1 (Kentucky Administrative Regulation - Copyright 1994 by the Legislative Research Commission).

Daffodil bulbs shall be uniform in size (14-16 cm) and packaged in a manner that will reduce incidents of bulb injury during shipment.

Desired shipping date is first week of October 2018 to the following address:

KYTC District Four Department of Highways Roadside Maintenance Storage Facility, 310 Valley Creek Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Phone: (270) 766-5144 Phone: (270) 723-6697

**If vendor does not have access to the specific cultivars as listed in the quote, vendor may suggest a comparable substitute**

The unit price quoted will be F.O.B. destination to the designated delivery point.

Notify the designated point of destination of the time of delivery a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to the delivery. Failure to give this notice may result in the vendor's truck having to wait for the availability of personnel for unloading.

***Delivery is required within fourteen (14) calendar days after the receipt of a delivery order. Earlier delivery is desired***

2 Stella d'Oro Daylily 20800.00000 EA

Extended Description Provide high quality daffodil bulbs and daylily stolons free from disease, mold, rot, or physical damages that would hinder the bulb's potential performance.

If subject to said law, bulbs shall meet or exceed all criteria in accordance with KRS 250, Kentucky Seed Law (amended 1994) and in accordance with 12 KAR 1 (Kentucky Administrative Regulation - Copyright 1994 by the Legislative Research Commission).

Daylily stolons shall contain a minimum of 2-3 eyes.

Desired shipping date is first week of October 2018 to the following address:

KYTC District Four Department of Highways Roadside Maintenance Storage Facility, 310 Valley Creek Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Phone: (270) 766-5144

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Phone: (270) 723-6697

**If vendor does not have access to the specific cultivars as listed in the quote, vendor may suggest a comparable substitute**

The unit price quoted will be F.O.B. destination to the designated delivery point.

Notify the designated point of destination of the time of delivery a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to the delivery. Failure to give this notice

***Delivery is required within fourteen (14) calendar days after the receipt of a delivery order. Earlier delivery is desired***

3 Purple d'Oro Daylily 800.00000 EA

Extended Description Provide high quality daffodil bulbs and daylily stolons free from disease, mold, rot, or physical damages that would hinder the bulb's potential performance.

If subject to said law, bulbs shall meet or exceed all criteria in accordance with KRS 250, Kentucky Seed Law (amended 1994) and in accordance with 12 KAR 1 (Kentucky Administrative Regulation - Copyright 1994 by the Legislative Research Commission).

Daylily stolons shall contain a minimum of 2-3 eyes.

Desired shipping date is first week of October 2018 to the following address:

KYTC District Four Department of Highways Roadside Maintenance Storage Facility, 310 Valley Creek Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Phone: (270) 766-5144 Phone: (270) 723-6697

**If vendor does not have access to the specific cultivars as listed in the quote, vendor may suggest a comparable substitute**

The unit price quoted will be F.O.B. destination to the designated delivery point.

Notify the designated point of destination of the time of delivery a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to the delivery. Failure to give this notice

***Delivery is required within fourteen (14) calendar days after the receipt of a delivery order. Earlier delivery is desired***

4 Ruby Stella Daylily 400.00000 EA

Extended Description Provide high quality daffodil bulbs and daylily stolons free from disease, mold, rot, or physical damages that would hinder the bulb's potential performance.

If subject to said law, bulbs shall meet or exceed all criteria in accordance with KRS 250, Kentucky Seed Law (amended 1994) and in accordance with 12 KAR 1 (Kentucky Administrative Regulation - Copyright 1994 by the Legislative Research Commission).

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Daylily stolons shall contain a minimum of 2-3 eyes.

Desired shipping date is first week of October 2018 to the following address:

KYTC District Four Department of Highways Roadside Maintenance Storage Facility, 310 Valley Creek Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Phone: (270) 766-5144 Phone: (270) 723-6697

**If vendor does not have access to the specific cultivars as listed in the quote, vendor may suggest a comparable substitute**

The unit price quoted will be F.O.B. destination to the designated delivery point.

Notify the designated point of destination of the time of delivery a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to the delivery. Failure to give this notice

***Delivery is required within fourteen (14) calendar days after the receipt of a delivery order. Earlier delivery is desired***

Shipping Information KYTC District 4 - Special Crew

310 Valley Creek Road

Elizabethtown KY 42701

Billing Information KYTC Division of Maintenance

200 Mero Street 3rd Floor Frankfort KY 40622

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Submission Checklist

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

Item The bidder with the lowest Price receives the maximum score - 100pts.

Vendors can use this website to view bid opportunities for the Commonwealth. Vendors with an account can update their company information (addresses, contact persons, etc) and sign up to receive email notifications of bid opportunities. New to VSS – vendors will be able to download and print copies of contracts and view payment history. All Vendors must login to activate their account and to select the commodity code(s) associated with your business in order to receive future email notifications.

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ANNUAL AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS, AND CONTRACTORS

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:

Dates will be completed by Purchasing Staff Maximum Length One-Year

Affidavit Effective Date: ___________________

Affidavit Expiration Date: __________________

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND CONTRACTORS

FOR BIDS AND CONTRACTS IN GENERAL:

I. Each bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury, that to the best of their knowledge:

a. In accordance with KRS 45A.110 and KRS 45A.115, neither the bidder or offeror as defined in KRS 45A.070(6), nor the entity which he/she represents, has knowingly violated any provisions of the campaign finance laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and the award of a contract to the bidder or offeror or the entity which he/she represents will not violate any provisions of the campaign finance laws of the Commonwealth.

b. The bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that, to the extent required by Kentucky law, the entity bidding, and all subcontractors therein, are aware of the requirements and penalties outlined in KRS 45A.485; have properly disclosed all information required by this statute;

and will continue to comply with such requirements for the duration of any contract awarded.

c. The bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that, to the extent required by Kentucky law, the entity bidding, and its affiliates, are duly registered with the Kentucky Department of Revenue to collect and remit the sales and use tax imposed by KRS Chapter 139, and will remain registered for the duration of any contract awarded.

d. The bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the entity bidding is not delinquent on any state taxes or fees owed to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and will remain in good standing for the duration of any contract awarded.

e. The bidder or offeror swears and affirms that the entity bidding, and all subcontractors therein, have not violated any of the prohibitions set forth in KRS 11A.236 during the previous ten (10) year, and further pledge to abide by the restrictions set forth in such statute for the duration of the contract awarded.

FOR “NON-BID” CONTRACTS (I.E. SOLE-SOURCE; NOT-PRACTICAL OR FEASIBLE TO BID; OR

EMERGENCY CONTRACTS, ETC):

II. Each contractor further swears and affirms under penalty of perjury, that to the best of their knowledge:

a. In accordance with KRS 121.056, and if this is a non-bid contract, neither the contractor, nor any member of his/her immediate family having an interest of 10% or more in any business entity involved in the performance of any contract awarded, have contributed more than the amount specified in KRS 121.150 to the campaign of the gubernatorial slate elected in the election last preceding the date of contract award.

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b. In accordance with KRS 121.330(1) and (2), and if this is a non-bid contract, neither the contractor, nor officers or employees of the contractor or any entity affiliated with the contractor, nor the spouses of officers or employees of the contractor or any entity affiliated with the contractor, have knowingly contributed more than $5,000 in aggregate to the campaign of a candidate elected in the election last preceding the date of contract award that has jurisdiction over this contract award.

c. In accordance with KRS 121.330(3) and (4), and if this is a non-bid contract, to the best of his/her knowledge, neither the contractor, nor any member of his/her immediate family, his/her employer, or his/her employees, or any entity affiliated with any of these entities or individuals, have directly solicited contributions in excess of $30,000 in the aggregate for the campaign of a candidate elected in the election last preceding the date of contract award that has jurisdiction over this contract.

As a duly authorized representative for the bidder, offeror, or contractor, I have fully informed myself regarding the accuracy of all statements made in this affidavit, and acknowledge that the Commonwealth is reasonably relying upon these statements, in making a decision for contract award and any failure to accurately disclose such information may result in contract termination, repayment of funds and other available remedies under law. If the bidder bidder, offeror, or contractor becomes non-compliant with any statement during the affidavit effective period, I will notify the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Procurement Services immediately. I understand that the Commonwealth retains the right to request an updated affidavit at any time.

Signature Printed Name

Title Date

Company Name

Address

Commonwealth of Kentucky Vendor Code (if known) _______________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me by (Affiant) (Title) of this _____day of ____________,20___.

(Company Name)

Notary Public [seal of notary] My commission expires:

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Attachment D

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND

CONTRACTORS CLAIMING RESIDENT BIDDER STATUS

The bidder or offeror hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that, in accordance with KRS 45A.494(2), the entity bidding is an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity that, on the date the contract is first advertised or announced as available for bidding:

1. Is authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth;

2. Has for one year prior to and through the date of advertisement

a. Filed Kentucky income taxes;

b. Made payments to the Kentucky unemployment insurance fund established in KRS 341.49; and

c. Maintained a Kentucky workers’ compensation policy in effect.

The BIDDING AGENCY 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.

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Attachment E

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND CONTRACTORS

CLAIMING QUALIFIED BIDDER STATUS

I. The bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the entity bidding, and all subcontractors therein, meets the requirements to be considered a “qualified bidder” in accordance with 200 KAR 5:410(3); and will continue to comply with such requirements for the duration of any contract awarded.

Please identify below the particular “qualified bidder” status claimed by the bidding entity.

________ A nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163

_______ Per KRS 45A.465(3), a "Qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with severe disabilities" means an organization that:

(a) Is organized and operated in the interest of individuals with severe disabilities; and

(b) Complies with any applicable occupational health and safety law of the United States and the Commonwealth; and

(c) In the manufacture or provision of products or services listed or purchased under KRS 45A.470, during the fiscal year employs individuals with severe disabilities for not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the man hours of direct labor required for the manufacture or provision of the products or services; and

(d) Is registered and in good standing as a nonprofit organization with the Secretary of State.

The BIDDING AGENCY reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of qualified bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request may result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

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