Final_RFB_605_2600000250_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 605 2600000250 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: Conflict Monitors - FHWA Eligible

Date Issued:

11/21/2025 Record Date:

11/21/2025

Solicitation Closes Date:

12/12/2025 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2600000250

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

Meredith Plymale 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.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

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

1 Model 2010 Conflict Monitor 10.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

55082 Traffic Counters, Monitors, and Accessories

Extended Description 2010 Conflict Monitor

DO NOT SUBMIT PRICING DURING PHASE 1.

***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.*** Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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

Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section.

Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

This RFB will be conducted as a Multistep Competitive Sealed Bid in accordance with 200 KAR 5:375 also referred to as a REVERSE AUCTION.

The Commonwealth has partnered with eBridge to host this bidding event on its Web-Based Bidding Platform. Vendors who have not previously registered must register with eBridge by emailing tara.obannon@ebridgeglobal.com

Review the Attachment (eBridge Bid Instructions). The awarded supplier is obligated to pay a transaction fee to eBridge pursuant to the Terms and Conditions accepted upon placement of initial bid.

This RFB will consist of two phases.

Phase 1: VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT UNPRICED OFFERS per instruction in Section 3.04. Prices will be accepted only from bidders whose unpriced technical offer is found acceptable during Phase 1.

Phase 2: PRICES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THE SECOND PHASE DURING THE ONLINE REVERSE AUCTION BIDDING EVENT. If only one (1) responsive bid is received, the online reverse auction will be cancelled and the Division of Purchases, will request pricing from the vendor via email. The criteria that will be used to evaluate the offers at the conclusion of the online bidding event are located in section 5.00.

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0500)

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

2 Data Key 90.00000 EA

Extended Description Data Key

Shall be compatible with Line 4

Item shall be EDI 2018 KCLIP (with Data Key and Ethernet Port) or approved equal

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KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0502)

3 Data Key Programming Tool 5.00000 EA

Extended Description Data Key Programming Tool

Shall be compatible with lines 2 and 4

Item shall be EDI Monitor Key-USB

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0503)

4 Model 2018 Conflict Monitor 250.00000 EA

Extended Description 2018 Conflict Monitor

EDI 2018 KCLIP (with data Key and Ethernet Port) or Approval Equal

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0501)

5 Cabinet Monitor Unit with Ethernet Port -ATC cabinet

5.00000 EA

Extended Description Cabinet Monitor Unit with Ethernet Port - ATC Cabinet

Shall be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 Specification.

https://www.ite.org/pub/?id=E0DC25CC-ACC3-1F36-8143-B1BCC106A050

EDI CMUIP-2212-HV or approved equal

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KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0505)

6 Auxiliary Display Unit 5.00000 EA

Extended Description Auxiliary Display Unit

Shall be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 Specification.

https://www.ite.org/pub/?id=E0DC25CC-ACC3-1F36-8143-B1BCC106A050

EDI ADU-2220 or approved equal.

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0506)

7 High Density Switch Pack Flasher Unit 5.00000 EA

Extended Description High Density Switch Pack Flasher Unit

Too be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 https://www.ite.org/pub/?id=E0DC25CC-ACC3-1F36-8143-B1BCC106A050

EDI-2202-HV or Approved equal.

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0507)

8 Serial Interface Unit 5.00000 EA

Extended Description Serial Interface Unit

Shall be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 Specification.

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EDI SIU-2218 or approved equal.

KYTC Warehouse (T-01-0508)

9 Cabinet Power Supply 5.00000 EA

Extended Description Cabinet Power Supply

Shall be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 Specification.

EDI PS2216-2412

10 210PB Program Monitor Card 5.00000 EA

Extended Description 210PB Program Monitor Card

This shall be compatible to Line 1.

Item shall be EDI 210-PB

Shipping Information KYTC Division of Traffic Operations - Transportation Warehouse

1239 Wilkinson Blvd

Frankfort KY 40601

Billing Information KYTC Division of Traffic Operations

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 vendor with the lowest price receives the highest evaluated score.

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

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

Link: https://vss.ky.gov

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://vss.ky.gov.

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.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

Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call our conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code 21327950, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Time on the bid closing date.

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)

_____ PHASE 1 – OFFERS WITHOUT PRICING

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All other items MUST be submitted prior to award however, vendors are strongly encouraged to include with bid submission.

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

ENTITY (See Section 2.24)

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

_____ NON COLLUSION CERTIFICATION (Section 1.01 E)

_____ BUY AMERICA/BABA (Section 1.01 F)

_____ EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION/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.

Vendors should review and comply with the general bidding requirements listed under “Procurement Laws, Preference, Regulations and Policies” and “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement Web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/procurement-laws-regulations-and-policies.aspx and https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx respectively. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies related to this procurement.

Section 1 - Specifications – Commodity

1.0 - Specifications of Commodity NOTE: Vendors shall supply a BABA Certification Form (see attached sample Form at the header) in each individual box with all of the information referenced below and a copy shall be submitted with the invoice.

1. Reference the delivery order;

2. Specific product information;

3. Compliance with BABA reference;

4. Location of manufacturer; and

5. A company representative signature.

Line 1: Model 2010 Conflict Monitor

The conflict must meet all applicable requirements of Section 835.25 and 835.25.04 of the “Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” 2012. https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/ Kentucky-Standard-Specifications.aspx

It must have the two operational modes for MUTCD Flashing Yellow Arrow PPLT.

The vendor or manufacturer must provide a written warranty (prior to award) that the product furnished will perform in accordance with the requirements of this specification for a minimum period of 24 months from the date of acceptance by the purchasing agency. A written warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship must also be furnished.

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Items that fail within the warranty period will be returned to the vendor for a full replacement. The warranty must include shipping both ways if the conflict monitor.

Vendor proposes a warranty that the product furnished will perform in accordance with the requirements of the specifications and be warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship for a minimum of 2 years.

Each conflict monitor shall include one (1) Auxiliary Control Module (ACM). Auxiliary Control Module shall consist of one (1) digi RCM3700 module, part number 20-101-1305 or approved equal. Auxiliary Control Modules shall be new and shipped in a package separate from the conflict monitors in the original manufacturer’s mechanical and static protective packaging.

Each conflict monitor shall be shipped in separate cardboard box and shall be mechanical and static protective packaging.

EDI 2010 ECL or approved equal.

Line 2: Data Key

Must be Compatible with Commodity Line 4

EDI 2018 KCLIP (with data Key and Ethernet Port) or approved equal.

Line 3: Data Key Programming Tool

Must be compatible with Commodity Lines 2 and 4.

Item shall be EDI Monitor Key - USB

Line 4: Model 2018 Conflict Monitor

The conflict must meet all applicable requirements of Section 835.25 and 835.25.04 of the “Kentucky Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”. https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/Kentucky- Standard-Specifications.aspx

All programming (jumpers, diodes, and dipswitches) must be store on a interchangeable Data Key Nonvolatile Memory device. It must have the two operational modes for MUTCD Flashing Yellow Arrow PPLT.

The vendor or manufacturer shall provide a written warranty (with bid packet) that the product furnished will perform in accordance with the requirements of this specification for a minimum period of 24 months from the date of acceptance by the purchasing agency. A written warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship shall also be furnished.

Items that fail within the warranty period will be returned to the vendor for a full replacement. The warranty shall include shipping both ways of the conflict monitor.

Vendor proposes a warranty that the product furnished will perform in accordance with the requirements of the specifications and be warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 2 years.

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Each conflict monitor shall be shipped in separate cardboard box and shall be mechanical and static protective packaging.

Model: EDI 2018KCLIP (with data key and Ethernet Port) or approved equal.

Line 5: Cabinet Monitor Unit with Ethernet Port-ATC Cabinet

Must be compatible with ATC 5301 v02.02 specifications:

EDI CMUIP-2212-HV or approved equal

Line 6: Auxiliary Display Unit

EDI ADU-2220 or approved equal.

Line 7: High Density Switch Pack Flasher Unit

EDI-2202-HV or Approved equal.

Line 8: Serial Interface Unit

EDI SIU-2218 or approved equal

Line 9: Cabinet Power Supply

Item shall be EDI PS-2216-2412

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Line 10: 210PB Program Monitor Card

Must be compatible to Commodity Line 1, EDI 2010 ECL Conflict Monitor or approved equal.

1.01 - Federal Language

Funds from the Federal Highway Administration will be used to make payment against the resulting contract. The following clauses shall apply:

A. KYTC Standard Specifications

Except as provided herein, conform to all requirements of the Transportation Cabinet’s Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Section references herein are to the Cabinet’s Current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

The Standard Specifications can be found at: https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/Kentucky-Standard- Specifications.aspx

B. FHWA 1273

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf

C. PROJECT WAGE RATES

Wage Rates (Davis Bacon) do not apply because this contract is for commodities and not services.

D. PROHIBITION ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

In accordance with the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2 CFR 200.216, and 2 CFR 200.471, Federal agencies are prohibited, after August 13, 2020, from obligating or expending financial assistance to obtain certain telecommunications and video surveillance services and equipment from specific producers. As a result of these regulations, contractors and subcontractors are prohibited, on projects with federal funding participation, from providing telecommunication or video surveillance equipment, services, or systems produced by:

Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities)

Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities)

E. NON COLLUSION CERTIFICATION

Per KRS 45A.325, “Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders which restrains, tends to restrain, or is reasonably calculated to restrain competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price, or to refrain from bidding, or otherwise, is prohibited.”

Per 23 USC 112 (c) “The Secretary shall require as a condition precedent to his approval of each contract awarded by competitive bidding pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, and subject to the provisions of this section, a sworn statement, executed by, or on behalf of, the person, firm, association, or corporation to whom such contract is to be awarded, certifying that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with such contract.”

The attached Non-Collusion Certification must be submitted to Division of Purchases prior to award of contract.

F. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENT/ Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)

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1.0 BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENT

Follow the “Buy America” provisions as required by 23 U.S.C. § 313 and 23 C.F.R. § 635.410. Except as expressly provided herein all manufacturing processes of steel or iron materials including but not limited to structural steel, guardrail materials, corrugated steel, culvert pipe, structural plate, prestressing strands, and steel reinforcing bars shall occur in the United States of America, including the application of:

• Coating,

• Galvanizing,

• Painting, and

• Other coating that protects or enhances the value of steel or iron products.

The following are exempt, unless processed or refined to include substantial amounts of steel or iron material, and may be used regardless of source in the domestic manufacturing process for steel or iron material:

• Pig iron,

• Processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore material, or

• Processed alloys.

The Contractor shall submit a certification stating that all manufacturing processes involved with the production of steel or iron materials occurred in the United States.

Produce, mill, fabricate, and manufacture in the United States of America all aluminum components of bridges, tunnels, and large sign support systems, for which either shop fabrication, shop inspection, or certified mill test reports are required as the basis of acceptance by the Department.

Use foreign materials only under the following conditions:

1) When the materials are not permanently incorporated into the project; or

2) When the delivered cost of such materials used does not exceed 0.1 percent of the total Contract amount or $2,500.00, whichever is greater.

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the origin and value of any foreign material used.

2.0 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA)

Contractor shall comply with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Buy America Requirement in 23 C.F.R. § 635.410 and all relevant provisions of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), contained within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 enacted November 15, 2021. The BABA requires iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance to be produced in the United States. Comply with 2 C.F.R § 184.

BABA permits FHWA participation in the Contract only if domestic steel and iron will be used on the Project.

To be considered domestic, all steel and iron used, and all products manufactured from steel and iron must be produced in the United States and all manufacturing processes, including application of a coating, for these materials must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes that protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied. This requirement does not preclude a minimal use of foreign steel and iron materials, provided the cost of such materials does not exceed 0.1% of the total contract amount under the Contract or $2,500.00 whichever is greater.

BABA permits FHWA participation in the Contract only if all “construction materials” as defined in the Act are made in the United States. The Buy America preference applies to the following construction materials incorporated into infrastructure projects: non-ferrous metals; plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables); glass (including optic glass); Fiber optic cable; optical fiber; lumber; engineered wood; and drywall. Contractor will be required to use construction materials

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3.0 FINAL RULE – FHWA’s Buy America Regulation to Terminate General APPLICABILITY Waiver for Manufactured Products

# March 17, 2025 (effective date): For all Federal-aid projects obligated on or after March 15, 2025, all iron or steel products, as defined in § 635.410(c)(1)(iii), must comply with FHWA’s Buy America requirements for steel and iron in § 635.410(b). In addition, for all Federal-aid projects obligated on or after March 15, 2025, per § 635.410(c)(2), articles, materials, and supplies should be classified as an iron or steel product, a manufactured product, or another product as specified by law or in 2 CFR part 184 (such other products specified by law or in 2 CFR part 184 include “excluded materials” and “construction materials”); an article, material, or supply must not be considered to fall into multiple categories.

# October 1, 2025: The final assembly requirement will become effective for Federal-aid projects obligated on or after October 1, 2025. This means that, for manufactured product to be Buy America compliant, for Federal-aid projects obligated on or after October 1, 2025, final assembly of the manufactured product must occur in the United States.

# October 1, 2026: The 55 percent requirement will become effective for Federal-aid projects obligated on or after October 1, 2026. This means that, for manufactured product to be Buy America-compliant, for Federal-aid projects obligated on or after October 1, 2026, all manufactured products permanently incorporated into the project must both be manufactured in the United States (satisfy the final assembly requirement) and have the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States be greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product (satisfy the 55 percent requirement).

4.0 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor has completed and submitted, or shall complete and submit, to the Cabinet a Buy America/ Build America, Buy America Certificate prior to the Cabinet issuing the notice to proceed, in the format below. After submittal, the Contractor is bound by its original certification.

A false certification is a criminal act in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001. The Contractor has the burden of proof to establish that it’s in compliance.

At the Contractor’s request, the Cabinet may, but is not obligated to, seek a waiver of Buy America requirements if grounds for the waiver exist under 23 C.F.R. § 635.410(c) or will comply with the applicable Buy America requirements if a waiver of those requirements is not available or not pursued by the Cabinet.

Please refer to the Federal Highway Administration’s Buy America webpage for more information.

Buy America # Construction Program Guide # Contract Administration # Construction # Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov)

The Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to Division of Purchases prior to award of contract.

G. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

DBE requirements do not apply because this contract is for commodities and not services.

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 Division of Traffic to award a master agreement contract for: Conflict Monitors

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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 no earlier than 1/1/2026 and expire 12/31/2026

2.03 - Optional Renewal Period

This Master Agreement may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional one-year periods. This extension must have the written approval of the vendor and the KYTC Division of Purchases.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky 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 in an extended period.

2.04 - Divisions/Agencies to Be Served

This contract shall be for use by the following Divisions/Agencies of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: Division of Traffic and Highway Districts 1-12

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

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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 subject to the following:

A. Price Increases: A price increase will not be allowed during the first twelve (12) months of the contract. The price increase must 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 firm proof that the price increase(s) is justified. The KYTC Division of Purchases 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 KYTC Division of Purchases; however, 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 KYTC Division of Purchases 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 “A. Price Increases”.

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:

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Meredith Plymale

Division of Purchases

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Phone: 502-564-4630

E-mail: Meredith.Plymale@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.

2.12 Delivery Orders for Commodities

No shipments are authorized until an official Delivery Order has been fully processed by an authorized agency or payment has been made via Pro-Card.

Penalties assessed for late deliveries will be calculated based on the date of the Delivery Order and the delivery time stated in Section 2.13.

Payment shall be made against the actual quantities received. The Delivery Order shall be modified to adjust quantities if needed.

Any and all items or portions of items not delivered on or prior to the expiration date of the contract shall be considered cancelled after that date. There will be no claim for damages allowed by reason of cancellation thereof.

2.13 - Deliveries

Delivery is required within 45 calendar days following receipt of a Delivery Order.

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.

2.14 - 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.

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2.15 - 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.

2.16 - 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.

2.17 - 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.

2.18 - 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.

2.19 - Service Performance

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.

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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.

2.20 - 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.

2.21 – 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.

2.22 - 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.

2.23 - 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.

2.24 - 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.

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2.25 – Non-Discrimination:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1978 (the “Act”), KRS 45.560 to 45.640, applies to all State government contracts or subcontracts in an amount exceeding $500,000. The contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Act.

During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(a) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, or national origin or.

(b) The Contractor shall take affirmative action in regard to employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer;

recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, so as to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, and national origin.

(c) The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

(d) The Contractor shall post notices in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

The Contractor shall send a notice to each labor union or representative of workers with which he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this nondiscrimination clause.

The Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

Each Contractor shall, for the length of the contract or at the point at which the contract is covered by this Act and until its conclusion, furnish such information as required by the Act and any rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant thereto and permit access to all books and records pertaining to his employment practices and work sites by the contracting agency and the Cabinet to ascertain compliance with the Act.

This section applies to agreements disbursing federal funds, in whole or part, only when the terms for receiving those funds mandate its inclusion.

2.26 - 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.

2.27 - Extension Period

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

2.28 – Extension to Other Agencies

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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.

2.29 - 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.

2.30 - Access to Records

The state agency certifies that it is in compliance with the provisions of KRS 45A.150, "Access to contractor's books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence directly pertinent to the contract." The Contractor, as defined in KRS 45A.030, 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 agreement for the purpose of financial audit or program review. 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. Records and other prequalification information confidentially disclosed as part of the bid process shall not be deemed as directly pertinent to the agreement and shall be exempt from disclosure as provided in KRS 61.878(1)(c).

2.31 - 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.

2.32 - Bidder, Offeror, or Contractor Mandatory Representations Compliance with Commonwealth Law

The contractor represents that, pursuant to KRS 45A.485, they and any subcontractor performing work under the contract will be in continuous compliance with the KRS chapters listed below and have revealed to the Commonwealth any violation determinations within the previous five (5) years:

KRS Chapter 136 (CORPORATION AND UTILITY TAXES)

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KRS Chapter 139 (SALES AND USE TAXES)

KRS Chapter 141 (INCOME TAXES)

KRS Chapter 337 (WAGES AND HOURS)

KRS Chapter 338 (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES)

KRS Chapter 341 (UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

KRS Chapter 342 (WORKERS' COMPENSATION)

2.33 - Boycott Provisions

If applicable, the contractor represents that, pursuant to KRS 45A.607, they are not currently engaged in, and will not for the duration of the contract engage in, the boycott of a person or an entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with which Kentucky can enjoy open trade. Note: The term Boycott does not include actions taken for bona fide business or economic reasons, or actions specifically required by federal or state law.

If applicable, the contractor verifies that, pursuant to KRS 41.480, they do not engage in, and will not for the duration of the contract engage in, in energy company boycotts as defined by KRS 41.472.

2.34 - Lobbying Prohibitions

The contractor represents that they, and any subcontractor performing work under the contract, have not violated the agency restrictions contained in KRS 11A.236 during the previous ten (10) years, and pledges to abide by the restrictions set forth in such statute for the duration of the contract awarded.

The contractor further represents that, pursuant to KRS 45A.328, they have not procured an original, subsequent, or similar contract while employing an executive agency lobbyist who was convicted of a crime related to the original, subsequent, or similar contract within five (5) years of the conviction of the lobbyist.

2.35 - 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

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:

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