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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, on behalf of Highway District 1. The solicitation seeks equipment rental without operator services for an impact crusher (D-1) to support a concrete crushing and aggregate production project on Interstate 24 near Cadiz, Kentucky. The project involves converting approximately 100,000 tons of broken concrete into multiple aggregate sizes for reuse in local counties. The required equipment includes a mobile impact crusher with magnet and belt system, mobile screening plant, and two portable stacking conveyors, all track-mounted or similarly mobile for daily repositioning. All equipment must be delivered to and from the project site with setup, initial operator training, and maintenance included at no expense to KYTC. The work is expected to conclude within two months, with a start date of late February or early March 2021. The solicitation closed on March 16, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of March 19, 2021. The resulting master agreement will be effective upon award and will expire on February 28, 2022, with no optional renewal periods permitted. Online bidding through the Kentucky eProcurement system was mandatory, with bidders required to submit a bid sheet as an attachment.

Bidders must submit pricing on an attached bid sheet with a price of $0.01 and zero delivery hours in the online system. Rental rates are based on maximums of 40 machine hours or 7 calendar days per week and 200 machine hours or 28 calendar days per month. KYTC will provide fuel, lubrication, and wear parts replacement; the vendor is responsible for equipment repairs or replacement within two working days of breakdown, with no rent paid during equipment downtime. Award determination will use a best-value ranking approach with price weighted at 95 points and delivery time at 5 points. Resident bidder preferences apply per KRS 45A.490-494, along with qualified bidder preferences for Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference) and other designated nonprofit entities (15 percent preference). All bidders must register with the Kentucky eProcurement system and provide required affidavits, certificates of authority for foreign entities, and equipment specifications. Contact for questions is Amanda Lewis at 502-782-4003 or Amanda.Lewis2@ky.gov.

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Document ID: RFB 605 2100000492 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Addenda: No Addenda #:

TITLE: Eq Rental w/out Operator Impact Crusher D-1

Date Issued:

3/5/21 Record Date:

2021-03-05

Solicitation Closes Date:

3/16/21 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2100000492

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Amanda Lewis 502-782-4003

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

Other KY

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.

Document ID: RFB 605 2100000492 Page: 2

Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

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

1 Eq Rental w/out Operator Impact Crusher D-1 0.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

76516 Crushing Machines

Extended Description

***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.***

*On this line, Bidders must enter $0.01 for price and zero (0) for delivery in the e-procurement system.*

To do this, see attached document "How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf".

*ALL actual BID PRICES must be entered on attached "Bid Sheet" and submitted as an attachment in the e-procurement system.*

Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED..

Shipping Information Various Shipping

See Extended Description

Various KY

Billing Information KYTC District 1 - Paducah District Office

5501 Kentucky Dam Road

Paducah KY 42003

Document ID: RFB 605 2100000492 Page: 3

Submission Checklist

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

Item Lowest price receives maximum number of points.

Earliest response time receives maximum number of points.

This is a rebid of RFB 2100000431

Effective February 1, 2021

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

Bid responses shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system.

Link: https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService

***See attached document “How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf”***

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. All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService

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. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https:// finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/doingbusiness.aspx

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).

BID PRICES SUBMITTED ON COMPANY QUOTE FORMS ARE DISCOURAGED. COMPANY TERMS

AND CONDITIONS AND/OR SALES AND USE AGREEMENTS OFTEN CONFLICT WITH STANDARD

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS AND MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID OFFER.

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.

PUBLIC BID READINGS

Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person public bid readings have been discontinued by the KYTC Division of Purchases.

Beginning February 1, 2021, we will now be offering public bid readings via telephone.

Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call the our conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code

21327950, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Time on the bid closing date.

Document Description Page 4

2100000492 Eq Rental w/out Operator Impact Crusher D-1 https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/doingbusiness.aspx https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/doingbusiness.aspx mailto:Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov

BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The vendor MUST include the following with the bid submission. If the items below are not submitted with the bid, the Commonwealth MUST deem the bid non-responsive and SHALL NOT be considered for award.

_____ BID INFORMATION – COMPLETED (See Section 5.00)

_____ VENDOR BID SHEET (ATTACHED)

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award.

_____ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY FOREIGN

ENTITY (See Section 2.12)

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (See Attachments A, B, C, etc. as applicable)

_____ EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS/PRODUCT LITERATURE

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.

The General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts shall be incorporated by reference in each solicitation and resulting contract. Therefore, it is the bidder's responsibility to access and read these General Conditions at: http://finance.ky.gov/services/policies scroll down to Procurement Services- Procurement, double click on the file named FAP 110-10-00 General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts or request a copy by contacting the KYTC Division of Purchases buyer named in Section 3.01. Every person submitting a bid to the Commonwealth shall be deemed to have assented to these conditions by the act of bidding.

Section 1 - Specifications – Commodity

1.00-Specifications of Commodity

The intent of the resulting contract is to produce usable aggregate for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet by crushing concrete disposed of during an interstate rehabilitation project. In which KYTC will convert approximately 100,000 tons of broken concrete into multiple sizes of aggregate to be re-used in local counties. The following sizes of rock will need to be produced: 20% Channel Lining (4"+), 30% Aggregate #23's (2-3"), 50% Dense Graded Aggregate. We are requesting the following equipment:

mobile impact crusher, mobile screening plant, and two portable stacking conveyors. The mobile crusher must have a magnet and belt system capable of removing imbedded steel from the broken concrete. All equipment needs to be track mounted or similarly mobile as they will need to be moved daily as the work progresses. It is expected this work should be finished in less than 2 months with an expected start date of Late February / Early March.

This work will be completed in the median on Interstate 24 near Cadiz approx. 2 miles East of the KY 139 interchange (Exit 56), the site may be accessed from either the EB or WB lanes. Additionally all bids should include the following as incidental: Delivery to and from the project site, set-up time and initial training of KYTC operators, maintenance of each machine. KYTC will be responsible for fueling, greasing, and replacing wear parts if needed on the machinery.

1.01-General Service Requirements The Department is only obligated to purchase the quantity required by the project as determined by Department personnel.

The rental rate is to be paid by the Transportation Cabinet from the time the equipment is received by Department personnel until verbal notification to the vendor that the equipment is ready for pickup.

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Rental Rates are to be based on the following maximums:

Week = 40 machine hours or 7 calendar days Month = 200 machine hours or 28 calendar days

The equipment will be delivered, in good mechanical working condition, to the place of beginning of operation with no expense to the Transportation Cabinet, and upon completion of the work the equipment will be transported away from the place of operations without expense to the Transportation Cabinet.

The vendor shall be responsible for all tolls for his equipment when the travel involves a toll road.

The equipment will be under the supervision of the Transportation Cabinet, who shall direct the time and place for the use of such equipment.

The Department of Highways will provide fuel and lubrication necessary during the rental period.

In the event of breakdown, the vendor is to provide repair or replacement of that equipment within two

(2) working days. No rent will be paid during the time equipment is inoperable. If satisfactory repair or replacement has not been made within the two days, the state reserves the right to make the purchase on the open market, with that amount over the rental rate charged back to the vendor.

The Transportation Cabinet and all its officers, agents and employees shall be held harmless from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought on account of any injury or damages sustained by any person or property from any negligence in performance of the above named equipment. Nothing in this proposal is to be construed as any agency relationship between the parties.

Section 2 - Terms and Conditions of the Contract

2.00-Scope of the Contract

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases issues this solicitation on behalf of the Highway District 1 to award a master agreement contract for: Eq Rental w/out Operator Impact Crusher D-1

2.01-Contract Components and Order of Precedence

The Commonwealth’s acceptance of the offer indicated by the issuance of an Award by the KYTC Division of Purchases shall create a valid Master Agreement consisting of the following:

1. The written Master Agreement between the Parties;

2. Any Addenda to the Solicitation;

3. Any provisions of the Solicitation and all attachments thereto;

4. The Bidder’s response to the Solicitation, and

5. The Kentucky Revised Statutes KRS 45A.

In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of the solicitation, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) the Specifications; (b) other provisions of the Solicitation, whether incorporated by reference or otherwise; (c) Contract or Master Agreement Terms and Conditions;

(d) FAP 110-10-00 – General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts.

2.02-Initial Contract Period

The Master Agreement will be for the initial period beginning upon award and will expire February 28, 2022.

2.03-Optional Renewal Period

The resulting Master Agreement may not be extended at the completion of the initial contract period.

2.04-Divisions/Agencies to Be Served

This contract shall be for use by the following Divisions/Agencies of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

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District 1

No shipments or services are authorized until an official Delivery Order has been fully processed by an authorized agency.

2.05-Quantity Basis of Contract

Any and all quantities mentioned in this solicitation are purely estimates, and are not to be implied nor inferred as being guarantees. The State is obligated to buy only that quantity needed by its agencies during the term of the contract. Requirements may exceed the quantities shown and the contractor will be required to furnish all requirements shown on Delivery Orders dated during the life of the contract.

2.06-Exception to Required Use of Contract

The establishment of this Master Agreement is not intended to preclude the use of similar products when requested by the agency. The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to acquire large requirements through other competitive processes.

2.07-Basis of Price Revisions

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise specified, the prices established by the Master Agreement shall be firm for the contract period.

2.08-Addition or Deletion of Items or Services

The KYTC Division of Purchases reserves the right to add new and similar items, with the consent of the vendor, to the contract. If an addition is agreeable to both parties, the KYTC Division of Purchases will issue a Modification. Until such time as the vendor receives a Modification, the vendor shall not accept Delivery Orders from any agency referencing such items or services.

2.09-Changes and Modifications to the Contract

During the period of the contract, a modification shall not be permitted in any of its conditions and specifications, unless the contractor receives electronic or written approval from the KYTC Division of Purchases. If the contractor finds at any time that existing conditions make modification in requirements necessary, the contractor shall report the matter promptly to the KYTC Division of Purchases for consideration and decision. All contract modifications shall be subject to the provisions of 200 KAR 5:311.

2.10-Basis of Shipment

Quotations of unit prices on this solicitation shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed to the receiving agency. The vendor shall be fully responsible for all shipments and freight charges involved to the ordering agency. The responsibility for filing freight claims lies with the vendor.

2.11-Notices

The Division of Purchases Buyer identified below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular, express, or electronic mail) concerning this procurement shall be submitted to:

Amanda Lewis Division of Purchases Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Phone: 502-782-4003 E-mail: Amanda.Lewis2@ky.gov

From the issue date of this solicitation until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors are not permitted to communicate with any Commonwealth staff concerning this solicitation

After the award of a contract, all programmatic communications are to be made to the Agency Contact Person identified in the contract document with a copy to the Division of Purchases Buyer.

After the Award of a contract, all communications of a contractual or legal nature are to be made to the KYTC Division of Purchases Buyer.

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2.12-Deliveries

Delivery at the earliest possible date is desired.

The Vendor agrees that when delivery is not made within the contracted due date, one percent (1%) per day shall be deducted from the Vendor’s invoice for each day the Vendor fails to meet the contracted delivery date.

The Vendor is not responsible for, and shall not be penalized for delays in its delivery when caused by factors or events outside Vendor’s control, including but not limited to acts or omissions of the Commonwealth or third parties, acts of civil or military authority, civil disturbance, war, terrorism, pandemics, explosions, fire, floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or acts of God.

2.13-Inspection

All supplies, equipment and services shall be subject to inspection or tests by the Commonwealth prior to acceptance. In the event supplies, equipment or services are defective in material or workmanship or otherwise not in conformity with specified requirements, the Commonwealth shall have the right to reject the items or services or require acceptable correction at the vendor’s expense.

2.14-Invoices

Invoices, if required, shall be prepared and transmitted to the agency receiving the goods or services.

One copy shall be marked "original" unless otherwise specified. Each invoice shall contain at least the following information:

a. Contract and Delivery Order number;

b. Item numbers;

c. Description of supplies or services;

d. Sizes;

e. Quantities;

f. Service Dates;

g. Unit prices; and

h. Extended totals.

2.15-Payments

The vendor shall be paid, upon the submission of proper invoices to the receiving agency at the prices stipulated for the supplies delivered and accepted, or services rendered. Unless otherwise specified, payment will not be made for partial deliveries accepted. Payments will be made within thirty (30) working days after receipt of goods and vendor’s invoice in accordance with KRS 45.453 and KRS 45.454. A penalty payment of one percent (1%) per month shall be added to the amount due the vendor for each full or partial month that the payment exceeds 30 working days.

2.16-Vendor’s Report

The vendor(s) may be asked to furnish the KYTC Division of Purchases, a report showing volume which has been sold to the Commonwealth and its using agencies each six (6) months of the contract period.

The report will include political subdivisions and university purchases. This report may be the vendor’s computer printout sheet or form. This shall apply to all items, which are to become a part of this contract.

This report must reference usage by brief description, product number or other format designated by the KYTC Division of Purchases.

2.17-Post Contract Agreements

The Master Agreement 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. Unless, contractually provided, the Commonwealth shall not be required to enter into nor sign further agreements, leases, company orders or other documents to complete or initiate the terms of the contract. Any such documents so obtained will be non-binding on the State and be cause for breach of contract.

2.18-Service Performance

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All services performed under contract shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. It will be the agency’s responsibility to ensure that such services rendered are performed and are acceptable.

The relationship between the State 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 the State 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.

Deviations of services performed will not be made without the written approval of the KYTC Division of Purchases. Problems that arise under any aspect of performance should first be resolved between the vendor and the agency. If such problems and/or disagreements cannot be resolved they should be referred to the KYTC Division of Purchases for mediation.

2.19-Assignment

The vendor shall not assign this Master Agreement in whole or in part to another vendor at any time during the initial or optional renewal terms of the contract, without the consent, guidance and approval of the Commonwealth. Any assignment hereunder entered into, subsequent to the execution of the contract with the prime vendor, must be annotated and approved by the Commonwealth. Any purported assignment without this consent shall be null and void.

2.20-Ethics Compliance

Contractor certifies that contractor and its employees will not offer or provide gifts to KYTC employees in excess of $25.00 in any single calendar year as defined in KRS 11A.045 (1) and KYTC General Administration and Personnel Policy GAP-808. Moreover, contractor certifies that contractor and its employees will not offer any ticket to a sporting event to a KYTC employee without being reimbursed the face value amount for said ticket as defined in KRS 11A.045 (2).

It is agreed and understood that non-compliance with the above provisions may result in the suspension of vendor procurement participation, contract termination, and/or debarment.

2.21-Termination of Contracts

A contract may be terminated for default by the vendor, for the convenience of the Commonwealth, or for lack of appropriation in accordance with 200 KAR 5:312.

2.22-Endorsements

The Contractor shall not refer to the Award of Contract in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the firm or its services are endorsed or preferred by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2.23-Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

Pursuant to KRS 45A.480(1)(b), an agency, department, office, or political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not award a state contract to a person that is a foreign entity required by KRS 14A.9-010 to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth (“certificate”) from the Secretary of State under KRS 14A.9-030.

For all foreign entities required to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth, if a copy of the certificate is not received within the time specified by the Division of Purchases, the foreign entity’s solicitation response may be deemed non-responsive. If the foreign entity is not required to obtain a certificate as provided in KRS 14A.9-010, the foreign entity should identify the applicable exception in its solicitation response. Foreign entity is defined within KRS 14A.1-070.

Vendors are required to remain in active and good standing during the life of the contract.

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx

2.24-Discrimination

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Discrimination (because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability) is prohibited. This section applies only to contracts utilizing federal funds, in whole or in part. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

1. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. The contractor further agrees to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law 101-336, and applicable federal regulations relating thereto prohibiting discrimination against otherwise qualified disabled individuals under any program or activity. The contractor agrees to provide, upon request, needed reasonable accommodations. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following; employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensations; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

2. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

3. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.

4. The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965 as amended, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

5. The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.

6. In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts or federally-assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in or as otherwise provided by law.

7. The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 202 of Executive Order 11246 in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor, issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance;

provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

2.25-Kentucky Sales and Use Taxes

Sales of tangible personal property or services to the State of Kentucky and its agencies are not subject to state sales or use taxes.

2.26-Extension Period

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This contract may be extended at the termination of all contract renewal periods for additional time not to exceed 90 days. This extension must be accompanied by the written approval of the vendor and the Division of Purchases.

2.27-Extension to Other Agencies

The Division of Purchases reserves the right, with the consent of the vendor, to offer this master agreement to other state agencies who may have need for the product(s) and/or service(s). Each state agency must obtain prior approval from the Finance Cabinet Office of Procurement Services.

If Contracts are used by state agencies other than the Transportation Cabinet, such responsibilities will be assumed by the user agency. All billing and payments for materials/services purchased from an agreement will be directly between the user agencies and Vendors.

2.28-Extension to Political Subdivisions

The Division of Purchases reserves the right, with the consent of the vendor, to offer this master agreement to political subdivisions and local government entities who may have need for the product(s) and/or service(s). Prior approval from the Finance Cabinet is not required.

If Contracts are used by political subdivisions, such responsibilities will be assumed by the user agency.

All billing and payments for materials/services purchased from an agreement will be directly between the user agencies and Vendors.

2.29-Access to Records

The contractor, as defined in KRS 45A.030 (9) agrees that the contracting agency, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Legislative Research Commission, or their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purpose of financial audit or program review. Records and other prequalification information confidentially disclosed as part of the bid process shall not be deemed as directly pertinent to the contract and shall be exempt from disclosure as provided in KRS 61.878(1)(c). The contractor also recognizes that any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, received during a financial audit or program review shall be subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884.

2.30-Records Retention

The Finance and Administration Cabinet may inspect the place of business of the Vendor or any sub Vendor under the master Agreement contract awarded or to be awarded by the Commonwealth. In accordance with KRS 45A.150, the Finance and Administration Cabinet may audit the books and records of any person who has submitted cost or pricing data under KRS 45A.120 at any time until three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract, and by any subcontractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the subcontract. Such books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the contract and by any subcontractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the subcontract. The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall be entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any negotiated contract or subcontract other than a firm fixed-price type contract, provided, however, that this provision shall not limit the right to audit stated above. Such books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract and by the subcontractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the subcontract. The contractor shall place such the same audit requirement in any agreement it may have with a subcontractor under this contract.

2.31-Governing Law

This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and any litigation with respect to this Contract shall be brought in state or federal court in Franklin County, Kentucky in accordance with KRS 45A.

Section 3 - General Information

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3.00-Issuing Office

The Division of Purchases is the only office authorized to change, modify, amend, alter, or clarify the specifications, terms and conditions of this RFB.

3.01-Restrictions on Communications

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

Amanda Lewis Phone: 502782-4003 E-mail: Amanda.Lewis2@ky.gov

From the issue date of this RFB until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors are not allowed to communicate with any Commonwealth Staff concerning this RFB except:

(a) The sole point of contact cited in this RFB; or

(b) Via written questions submitted to the sole point of contact

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

The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject the bid response for any violation of this provision.

This provision does not preclude bidders who presently hold contracts with the Commonwealth from communicating with state agencies regarding existing contracts.

3.02-Schedule of RFB Activities

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

Deadline for written questions All questions shall submitted in writing by the date and time specified.

No questions shall be accepted after the date/time listed unless the question(s) is considered material to the procurement. Oral questions will not be accepted at any time except for bid procedural clarifications. The Commonwealth will respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an Addendum to the Solicitation.

3/9/2021 by Noon

Commonwealth’s response to written questions The Addendum shall be posted to the Commonwealth’s e-Procurement web site.

3/9/2021 by 7:00pm

NEW – Effective 2-1-21 Bids due by 1:30 pm

BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH OUR

PROCUREMENT SYSTEM.

See page 1 for Closing Date.

Tentative Award Date 3/19/2021

NOTE: All times referenced are Eastern Time Zone

3.03-Access to Solicitation and Solicitation Addenda

The Commonwealth wants each prospective Offeror to have full and complete information on which to base a bid response. Only information presented or referred to in this RFB and any additional written information that is supplied by the Division of Purchases shall be used by Offerors in preparing a response to this RFB.

The Solicitation and any Addenda shall be posted to the e-Procurement web site at https:// emars311.ky.gov.

To view/download Solicitation documents from the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site

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Please note: It is not necessary to register to access the solicitations. Unregistered vendors can access the solicitations by clicking on guest access. However, you must be registered and logged in to submit a response.

Step 1 - Click Guest Access- located on the left of the screen, You will be taken directly to list of solicitations organized by closing date.

Step 2 – Keyword Search - Vendors can use the keyword field search to narrow your search. Type in keyword and click the advanced search button, select status open then click the go button or click the next button to page through all the open solicitations.

Step 3 - Click the details button under the RFB/RFP document number

Step 4 - Click the Attachments tab to see all attachments related to that particular solicitation document

Step 5 - Click the link for each file name, a new window will appear, click open to open/view the file. Once the file opens, click the print icon to print that file attachment. Close that file attachment then repeat steps to open and print each different file attachment. It is the vendor’s responsibility to view and/or print all file attachments for a solicitation document.

Please note: some solicitations may have multiple file attachments.

Check this web site periodically for any updates that may be posted to the Solicitation. It is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain copies of all information and forms.

3.04-Bid Submission Requirements

Vendors shall submit bids through the eProcurement System.

Link: https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService

***See attached document “How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf”***

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. All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService

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. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https:// finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/doingbusiness.aspx

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).

BID PRICES SUBMITTED ON COMPANY QUOTE FORMS ARE DISCOURAGED. COMPANY TERMS

AND CONDITIONS AND/OR SALES AND USE AGREEMENTS OFTEN CONFLICT WITH STANDARD

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS AND MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID OFFER.

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.

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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.

All bids shall remain valid for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days after the bid closing date.

3.05-Acknowledgment of Addenda to Solicitations

It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Electronic Bid submittal is the vendor’s agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

3.06-Modification or Withdrawal of Bids

An electronic offer may be modified or withdrawn prior to the bid closing date/time by following the procedures listed in the attachment “How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf

3.07-E-Procurement Award Notification

To view the Award of Contract(s) and the Contractor(s) receiving the Award(s) for a Solicitation, access the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site at https://emars311.ky.gov

Step 1 - Click Guest Access- located on the left of the screen. You will be taken directly to list of solicitations organized by closing date.

Step 2 - Vendors can search for the solicitation title or number in the keyword search field, or can filter their search by only awarded solicitations by clicking on Advanced Search and changing the Status to Awarded.

Step 3 - The Award(s) information can be accessed by clicking on the Details button of the solicitation and clicking the Notice of Award tab. To see all bidders’ pricing click on the Public Bid Reading tab. The Public Bid Reading Tab will not be visible until the buyer has finalized the evaluation and an award has been made.

3.08-Vendor Terms and Conditions

Solicitation or quotation forms that include terms and conditions not in conformity with the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be deemed non-responsive.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky 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 Commonwealth and those indicated by the contractor, those of the Commonwealth 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.

3.09-Specifications

This solicitation specifies requested items. It is not the intention of this solicitation to eliminate vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these requested items are written around specific needs of State agencies. The Commonwealth reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications contained herein.

3.10-Exceptions to Specifications

Vendors are cautioned that changes made to the solicitation other than in the designated fields for response shall render the response invalid and result in a non-responsive bid. Otherwise, it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials that meet these specifications. Any exceptions shall be marked as such within the body of the bid and explained on a separate page. The Commonwealth is not bound to accept any exceptions.

3.11-Alternate Brands/Specifications

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Unless otherwise specified, brands and specifications referenced in this solicitation are meant to establish a minimum standard of quality only. Bidders may bid brands/specifications they consider to be equal by specifying the brand(s)/specifications and inserting the brand name(s), model number(s), etc. on which they are bidding. Bids offering “equal” products/specifications will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bid and are determined by the State to meet or exceed fully the minimum essential specifications and salient characteristics referenced in the Solicitation. Bids that contain products/specifications that fail to meet the minimum essential requirements shall be deemed non-responsive.

Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non-responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation.

3.12-Equipment

Unless otherwise indicated in the bid, it is understood and agreed that any item offered or shipped on this bid shall be new and the latest or current model year and be in first class condition. Any unit failing to meet the foregoing requirements shall be returned to the contractor, at their expense, and replaced with a new unit.

The Commonwealth recognizes rapid advancement of technology. If the bidder can provide new equipment of advanced technology after the award of contract, the Commonwealth and bidder may choose by mutual agreement to install such equipment. The price of the new technology equipment cannot exceed the cost of the award contract.

Section 4 - Procurement Process and Requirements

4.00-Rules of Procurement

The General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts shall be incorporated by reference in each solicitation and resulting contract. Therefore, it is the bidder's responsibility to access and read these General Conditions at: http://finance.ky.gov/services/policies scroll down to Procurement Services- Procurement , double click on the file named FAP 110-10-00 General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts or request a copy by contacting the KYTC Division of Purchases buyer named in Section 3.01. Every person submitting a bid to the Commonwealth shall be deemed to have assented to these conditions by the act of bidding.

4.01-Cancellation of This Solicitation

In accordance with KRS 45A.105, this Solicitation may be canceled at any time and for any reason, or all bids rejected, if it is determined in writing that such action is in the best interest of the Commonwealth.

Receipt of an offer by the Commonwealth or submission of a bid to the Commonwealth confers no rights upon the Offeror nor obligates the Commonwealth in any manner. RFB cancellations will be posted to the e-Procurement web site at https://emars311.ky.gov Click Advanced Search, Under Status Select Cancelled from the dropdown, and click Go.

4.02-Waiver of Minor Irregularities

In accordance with KAR 5:306, the Commonwealth reserves the right to request clarification of bid responses and/or waive minor irregularities in bids providing such action is in the best interest of the Commonwealth.

Where the Commonwealth may waive minor irregularities, such waiver shall in no way modify the RFB requirements or excuse the Offeror from full compliance with the RFB specifications and other requirements if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

4.03-Prohibitions of Certain Conflicts of Interest

In accordance with KRS 45A.340, the contractor represents and warrants, and the Commonwealth relies upon such representation and warranty, that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the contract. The

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In accordance with KRS 45A.340 and KRS 11A.040 (4), the contractor agrees that it shall not knowingly allow any official or employee of the Commonwealth who exercises any function or responsibility in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of this contract to voluntarily acquire any ownership interest, direct or indirect, in the company prior to the completion of the contract.

4.04-Violations of Kentucky Revised Statutes

Pursuant to KRS 45A.485, contractors are required to reveal final determinations of violation of certain statutes incurred within the last five years and be in continuous compliance with those statutes during the contract. Where applicable, the vendor is required to complete and submit Report of Prior Violations of Tax and Employment Laws.

4.05-Protest

Pursuant to KRS 45A.285, the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or his designee, 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 Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet. A protest or notice of other controversy must be filed promptly and in any event within two (2) calendar weeks after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto (See Section 3.07—E-Procurement Award Notification). All protests or notices of other controversies must be in writing and shall be addressed to:

Office of the Secretary Finance and Administration Cabinet 702 Capital Avenue, Room 383 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Tel: 502:564-4240

The Secretary of Finance and Administration Cabinet 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 Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall be final and conclusive.

Section 5 - RFB Evaluation Criteria

Section 5.00-Method of Award

Best Value – Ranking Approach

The Commonwealth intends to award a Contract to the Vendor, whose offer, conforming to the Solicitation, is the most advantageous on the basis of "best value" for all products, services, and requirements contained herein.

Award will be based on evaluation by all line items.

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 Points Price 95

Delivery 5

TOTAL 100

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A bidder shall submit one (1) response to a solicitation and shall not propose more than one (1) model/ brand for each item listed in the solicitation, except for requested tier pricing. Multiple or alternate bids offering more than one (1) bid price in total or by line item shall be rejected.

Past Vendor Performance may be considered in the award of this Contract. Vendors with a record of poor performance in the last 12 months may be found non-responsible and ineligible for award.

Price

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…

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