Final_RFB_605_2600000375_2_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 605 2600000375 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION MODIFICATION

Modification: Yes Version #: 2

TITLE: Janitorial Svcs Bowling Green Real ID

Date Issued:

02/10/2026 Record Date:

02/10/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

02/17/2026 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2600000375

Reason for Modification

Addendum #1: To answer vendor questions, closing date has not changed.

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

LATASHA CHENAULT

502-782-5673

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 Janitorial/Custodial Services Real ID Bowling Green

12.00000 MO

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

91039 Janitorial/Custodial Services

Extended Description Janitorial Svcs Bowling Green Real ID

***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.

See Terms and Conditions for Office Locations and specifications.

This Solicitation is for janitorial service to be performed for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinets Department of Vehicle Regulation Real ID Office:

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Vehicle Regulation/Real ID Office 360 East 8th Ave Bowling Green, KY 42101

Main Office Building: 2000 sq. ft., office building. Restrooms 1 mens; 1 womens. There are approximately 15 employees in the building. We estimate 50-100 visitors daily.

Shipping Information Various Shipping

See Extended Description

Various KY

Billing Information KYTC Division of Drivers Licensing - Frankfort

200 Mero Street 2nd Floor Frankfort KY 40622

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Submission Checklist

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

Item Price Experience (Months in Business)

Addendum 1: This Addendum is posted to respond to vendor questions.

Question #1: What number of custodians are required?

Answer #1: Once the vendor has done the walk through at the pre-bid site visit the vendor can determine how many custodians it will take to complete all of the task within the time they have to clean.

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

In-person public bid readings have been discontinued by the KYTC Division of Purchases. We now offer public bid readings via telephone.

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Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call the 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)

_____ ATTACHMENT F - PRE-BID SITE VISIT VALIDATION FORM

_____ ATTACHMENT G – BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

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 2.26)

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

_____ STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY (See Section 1.05)

_____ CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (See Section 1.08)

_____ CONSENT AND RELEASE FOR BACKGROUND CHECK (See Section 1.09)

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: : https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/office-of-policy-and-audit/Pages/Finance-Policies.aspx 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.

Pre-Bid Site Visit

Bidders are required to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance of the contract; to the extent such information is reasonably obtainable. As verification of site visitation each bidder, or his/ her designated employee, shall be required to complete this Site Visit Validation Form and obtain the signature of an authorized representative for the facility where services are to be performed. This form and the representative’s signature shall be submitted with the bid.

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The anticipated start date of the contract is March 1, 2026. The successful bidder shall be prepared to begin services on that date. Prior to commencement of contract, the successful bidder must schedule a walk-thru meeting and review the performance criteria with Bowling Green Real ID representative Becca Poore.

To schedule an appointment for a site visit at the location contact Becca Poore at becca.poore@ky.gov or at 270-746-7493.

Pricing information shall not be made known in any form to agency representatives during the site visit.

Failure to comply with these requirements shall render the bid non-responsive. Failure to tour the facilities or obtain the appropriate signature shall result in the disqualification of the bid response.

Section 1 - Scope of Work – Service

1.00 - Specifications of Service Requirements

This Solicitation is for janitorial service to be performed for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Vehicle Regulation Real ID Office:

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Department of Vehicle Regulation/Real ID Office 360 East 8th Ave

Bowling Green, KY 42101

Main Office Building: 2000 sq. ft., office building. Restrooms – 1 men’s; 1 women’s.

There are approximately 15 employees in the building. We estimate 50-100 visitors daily.

Note: The square footage of tile versus carpet is not known.

Also, any common space as indicated at that location. All janitorial closets, storage areas, stairwells, smoking areas, and mechanical rooms defined by the agency shall be included in this contract. Contractor shall provide an adequate number of personnel to clean the location mentioned above. Janitorial services shall be performed five days per week, Monday to Friday. Cleaning should be conducted during normal business hours, 7:30am to 4:30pm. The facility shall be cleaned according to the following Specification and Frequency Schedule.

Cleaning supplies, sanitizers, and cleaning equipment needed shall be supplied by the awarded vendor. KYTC vacuums and mops should not be used.

Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soaps, trash can liners, etc., will be supplied by KYTC. Vendor will advise when inventory needs to be ordered. Vendor will distribute and stack the items in appropriate areas as needed.

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1.01 Specifications and Frequency Schedule

A. Daily:

1. Sweep all floors, stairs, with dust control treated mops.

2. Clean and sanitize drinking fountains and break room sinks.

3. Wet mop halls, common areas and offices on Monday and Wednesday and as needed, spray buff hall on Thursday.

4. Clean entrance and exit doors glass.

5. Spot clean glass, interior doors and partitions.

6. Clean entrance and exit porches, steps and walkways.

7. Shake door mats and sweep floor under mats.

8. Clean and sanitize handrails on stairwells.

9. Vacuum all areas including under desks/chairs (including all conference rooms).

10. Clean elevator walls and vacuum; clean tracks.

11. Carpet shall be always kept clean and spot free and will be cleaned upon request.

12. Restrooms:

a. Clean and sanitize all toilet bowls, urinals and sinks.

b. Clean, sanitize and polish all chrome fittings.

c. Clean and sanitize exterior sides of fixtures.

d. Clean and sanitize toilet seats.

e. Clean mirror glass.

f. Empty, clean and reline trash containers.

g. Dust and spot clean partitions.

h. Clean walls, floors, and around fixtures.

i. Refill all dispensers-daily (note: the supplies are to be furnished by the agency).

j. Thoroughly mop and sanitize floors-daily.

k. Sanitize door handles and push plates

B. Weekly:

1. Dust high and low horizontal surfaces, ledges, moldings, ducts, pipe, heating outlets, stair rails and fire extinguishers.

2. Dust ceiling areas and high corners.

3. Clean baseboards.

Hallways and breakroom should be completed weekly, all others shall be completed monthly.

4. Restrooms:

a. Dust high horizontal surfaces, moldings, ledges, ducts, pipes and heating outlets.

b. Damp clean ceiling vents.

C. Monthly:

1. Clean waste baskets (inside and out) of Restrooms only.

2. Spray buff offices.

3. Clean door kicks, push plates, handles and frames.

4. Vacuum and clean furniture.

5. Clean baseboards.

Hallways and breakroom should be completed weekly, all others shall be completed monthly.

6. Deep cleaning to all tile work March through October; twice a month November through February. Maintenance Superintendent may request to be present.

D. Quarterly:

1. Remove insects from light fixtures (excluding fixture in large conference room)

E. Semi-Annual:

1. Floors-Resilient

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Contractor shall be required to strip, seal and wax all floors (including stairs and stair wells; excluding storage rooms) and baseboards once a year.

Contractor shall be required to use the six (6) step method (sweep, mop, strip, scrub, seal and wax) and shall use two (2) coats of sealer and four (4) coats of wax each time.

Contractor shall be required to perform a top scrub and apply 3 coats of wax once a year.

2. Floors-Carpet

The contract holder shall clean all carpets twice a year. All carpet cleaning must be done by using Extraction Method and approved by Department of Vehicle Regulation/Real ID.

May be completed after business hours during the week.

The vendor is responsible for moving and replacing all furniture, except file cabinets, storage cabinets, computers, and partitions or any other designated equipment or furniture requested by the Real ID Staff/Becca Poore.

Semi-annual floor cleaning shall be completed on weekends when the Real ID Staff/Becca Poore is available.

These services shall be included in the monthly janitorial rate bid by the vendor.

Scheduling of all semi-annual cleaning will be agreed upon between the Real ID Staff/Becca Poore and the successful bidder. If optional renewals are granted, the contractor shall be required to perform all semi-annual cleaning each additional year.

Failure to perform the semi-annual services within 30 calendar days of the agreed upon schedule will result in a penalty of 15% per month until cleaning is complete.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining signature from building manager (or his/her designee) as documentation that the semi-annual cleaning has been successfully completed. Form is attached.

F. Annual:

1. Wash blinds.

2. Wash windows inside (after business hours)

3. Wash windows outside (may be done during office hours).

4. Wash light fixtures (excluding fixture in large conference room).

5. Wash and sanitize entire walls and partitions.

6. Contractor shall be required to perform a top scrub and apply 3 coats of wax once a year.

May be completed after business hours and may need to be cleaned upon request.

Scheduling of all annual cleaning will be agreed upon between the Real ID Staff/Becca Poore and the successful bidder. If optional renewals are granted, the contractor shall be required to perform all annual cleaning each additional year.

These services shall be included in the monthly janitorial rate bid by the vendor.

Failure to perform the annual services within 30 calendar days of the agreed upon schedule will result in a penalty of 15% per month until cleaning is complete.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining signature from building manager (or his/her designee) as documentation that the annual cleaning has been successfully completed. Form is attached.

G. Outside Areas:

1. Clean debris from porch areas, walkways and both parking lots.

2. Contractor shall be required to break down all boxes before placing into dumpster.

3. Contractor shall be required to keep area around the dumpster free from boxes and trash at all times.

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1.02 General Information:

Prior to commencement of the contract, the successful bidder must schedule a walk-through meeting and review the performance criteria with a Department of Vehicle Regulation representative: Becca Poore 270-746-7493. Also, if any subcontractors will be used throughout the duration of the resulting contract, they must be present at the scheduled walk-through.

Any and all complaints should first be addressed by the Building Manager and the vendor. If this does not succeed, final action will be taken by the Division of Purchases.

Any questions that cannot be answered by the building manager shall be directed to the KYTC Buyer.

Any questions concerning payment for service shall be directed to the local building manager.

1.03 General Requirements

The contractor shall be completely responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing cleaning services necessary to assure a clean orderly condition of the service locations.

The services performed under this contract shall be subject to inspection and approval by a representative of Real ID Staff/Becca Poore. A sample inspection form will be provided to the successful bidder during the initial walk through.

The contractor shall provide a representative who shall be available in person or can be reached at a local telephone number during the operational hours of the Department of Vehicle Regulation (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), except legal holidays for the purpose of service evaluation, complaints, scheduling of project work, etc. Failure to comply will result in request for the termination of contract.

A monthly janitorial inspection report will be filled-out by both the Department of Vehicle Regulation on-site building manager and or his/her authorized designee and the vendor representative while performing a building walk -through. After the completion of the required monthly walk-through and corresponding janitorial inspection report, both the vendor representative and the Department of Vehicle Regulation building manger or his/her on-site authorized designee shall be required to sign and date the inspection report verifying completion. It will be the responsibility of the local building manager to keep all original inspection reports on file for the duration of the contract. These inspections shall be completed each month.

It shall be the vendor’s responsibility to schedule a time with Real ID Staff/Becca Poore on-site building manager or his/her designee to complete the required monthly inspection reports. Any employee who is participating in janitorial services at the location cannot perform these inspections. Continued failure to comply with the completion of the monthly inspection reports shall result in the termination of the contract.

Contractor’s representative shall be required to make an on-site visit monthly to ensure that their employees are performing in accordance with the specifications and frequency schedule.

At the contract installation, the contractor shall furnish the building manager with a list of all employee names and their telephone numbers who are currently servicing this location. The contractor is responsible for keeping this list updated as to personnel changes. The contractor shall not hire state employees who are employed at the service location or immediate family members of any state employee who is employed at the service location to perform janitorial services.

All general requirements and responsibilities attached hereto and made part hereof this contract shall be strictly adhered to.

1.04 Customer’s Responsibility: (Department of Vehicle Regulation)

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The customer will provide storage space for the contractor’s equipment and supplies. The contractor shall supply their own lock (if required) to secure the storage space.

Telephone service will not be provided by the Department of Vehicle Regulation. If the contractor chooses, they may arrange for a private outside business line at their own expense. Use of existing phones by contract personnel shall be strictly prohibited. Department of Vehicle Regulation reserves the right to require the removal of any contract employee who disregards this prohibition.

Customer will provide such light, water, and electricity as are necessary to perform the services. The contractor will use these facilities sparingly.

Customer shall provide its own bathroom supplies at each location.

Agency Representative(s): Becca Poore.

Primary Contact Secondary Contact

Name: Becca Poore

Title: Administrative Supervisor

Agency: Division of Driver Licensing

Office Phone: 270-746-7493

Address: 360 East 8th Ave Suite 11

City, State, Zip: Bowling Green, KY 42101

E-mail: Becca.Poore@ky.gov

All performance and completion issues (inspections and approvals, etc.) concerning this contract will be coordinated by Becca Poore.

1.05 Contractor's Responsibility: (Successful Bidder)

Contractor shall be held responsible for satisfactory work in accordance with the intent of the specifications.

Contractor’s representative shall be required to make an on-site visit monthly to inspect the facility to ensure that their employee(s) are performing to the specifications and frequency schedule.

Contractor shall screen his employees in order to determine, as much as is possible, their honesty. Contractor shall have their employees, and any subcontractors sign a Confidentiality/Security Agreement/Internet/ Intranet, E-mail, and Electronic Policies and Procedures Form. Contractor shall forward a copy of such form. Failure to provide this

Document Phase Document Description Page 10 mailto:Becca.Poore@ky.gov information within two (2) weeks of the contract start date or within two (2) weeks of the new employee’s start date of service may result in contract cancellation. All employees shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age unless approved by the Administrative Manager.

Contractor shall be responsible for any breakage, damage, or loss through carelessness, and shall also be responsible for locking doors and turning off lights as directed by the Agency. Routine inspections of the entire facility shall be made by the agency. Minor deficiencies shall be corrected within forty-eight (48) hours. If this schedule for corrections in not met, a vendor complaint shall be submitted. If a second complaint is necessary during the year of the contract, the Department of Vehicle Regulation will forward a request for contract termination.

Contractor Representative: Contractor shall indicate in the space provided the names of the persons (including phone number and address) responsible for the coordination of all performance issues under the contract.

Primary Contact Secondary Contact

Name:

Title:

Agency:

Office Phone:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

E-mail:

1.06 Changes in Specifications:

The customer reserves the right to change the specifications at any time. In this event, contractor and customer shall negotiate what price adjustments are to be made. The KYTC Division of Purchases shall make any changes in the contract specifications.

1.07 Safety of Persons and Property

For service contracts, the Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all work from damage and shall protect the Owner's property from injury or loss arising in connection with this contract.

Contractor shall make good any such damage injury, or loss, except such as may be directly due to errors in the solicitation or caused by agents or employees of the Owner and shall adequately protect adjacent property as provided by law and the Contract.

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work site and shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state and municipal safety laws and building codes to

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1.08– Insurance Requirements

The successful bidder shall be responsible for maintaining this coverage through the entire contract term:

1. Contractor’s General Liability Insurance with limits of liability of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

2. Kentucky worker's compensation insurance in accordance with the requirements of KRS 45A.480 and KRS Chapter 342.

The successful bidder shall furnish an ACORD Certificate within ten (10) days of notice of intent to award with:

A. The certificate holder listed as:

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases 4th Floor East 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622

B. The Endorsement indicating the Commonwealth and its agents as an Additional Insured for the contract resulting from this solicitation.

C. The contract number in the Description of Operations box.

Failure to furnish said certificates or to indicate the contract number shall be grounds for cancellation of the contract.

The successful bidder shall provide an up-to-date copy of the certificate upon renewal of the policy. Failure to do so shall result in cancellation of the contract.

The insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by either party, reduced in coverage limits, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the agencies.

The insurance coverage shall be in compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and shall be placed with a licensed resident or non-resident agent who represents insurance companies authorized to do business in Kentucky. A list of authorized companies can be found at http://insurance.ky.gov/company. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

The insurer shall have an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Visit www.ambest.com for verification. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

1.09-Background Checks

All employees shall be at least 18 years of age. All employees of contractor shall have a criminal records check prior to beginning work on this contract. The contractor shall obtain the criminal records check from the Kentucky State Police and/or Administrative Office of Courts. All contractor employees (including replacement or temporary) shall have a current criminal records check. For purposes of this contract, current shall mean less than thirty (30) days prior to employment. If a contract employee has resided in a state other than Kentucky within the past seven

(7) years, a criminal records check shall also be required from that state. The contractor shall verify that each employee is not listed on the National Sex Offender Registry (www.nsopw.gov) prior to beginning work at any KYTC location.

Background checks shall be provided to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Maintenance 3rd Floor East, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622 and shall be on file prior to any work assignment. A consent release form is attached this document and shall be completed by each employee.

All employee criminal background checks shall be reviewed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Maintenance. It is expressly understood and agreed, however, that an employee with any history of sexual misconduct, assault, theft or other felony charges may be disqualified and removed from providing any service under this contract.

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In addition, an employee that has been dismissed for cause at any rest area location shall not be re-hired to work at another location. Failure to comply with the above provisions shall result in contract termination.

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 KYTC Facilities Support to award a master agreement contract for: Janitorial Svcs Bowling Green Real ID

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 begin upon award and expire 2/28/2027.

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:

Department of Vehicle Regulation

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. Only one price increase will be allowed during the contract period. 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. Notice of withdrawal must be provided a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date 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”.

One (1) additional price increase may be granted during the extended contract period. This price increase will not be allowed during the first six (6) months of the extended contract period and will be subject to the conditions in “A” above.

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 - Reduction in Contract Worker Hours/Employee Furlough

The Kentucky General Assembly may allow for a reduction in contract worker hours in conjunction with a budget balancing measure for some professional and non-professional service contracts. If under such authority the agency is required by Executive Order or otherwise to reduce contract hours, the contract will be reduced by the amount specified in that document. The reduction of hours may be applicable to those contract workers that provide a service in state government buildings on a regularly scheduled basis, such as janitorial, security guard, mailing services, and food services. These services will be reduced in hours only in those circumstances where the buildings will be closed. A notification will be sent to the contract holder in advance of any scheduled reduction in contract hours.

2.11 - 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.

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2.12 Delivery Orders for Services

No services 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 delays in response or completion time will be calculated based on the date of the Delivery Order and the response/completion time stated in Section 2.13

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

Any work assigned prior to contract expiration will be considered cancelled if the work has not been initiated at the time of expiration. There will be no claim for damages allowed by reason of cancellation thereof.

If additional time is needed to complete assigned work, please send a request to the Division of Purchases two weeks prior to expiration date. Per Section 2.28, this extension shall not exceed ninety (90) days.

2.13 - 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:

Latasha Chenault

Division of Purchases

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Phone: 502-782-5673

E-mail: Latasha.Chenault@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.

2.14 – Response

Response at the earliest possible date is desired.

2.15 - 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.

2.16 - Invoices

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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.

2.17 - 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.

2.18 - 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.

2.19 - 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.

2.20-Subcontracts

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

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

The vendor shall notify the Commonwealth of any planned use of subcontractors in regards to the resulting contract.

If the KYTC Division of Purchases is provided evidence of the vendor making such an arrangement without submitting the proper information prior to use of the subcontractor, the contract may be cancelled immediately.

All payments will be made directly to the contracted vendor. It is the vendor’s responsibility to make payment to the subcontract. Payments shall not be made to the subcontractor by the Commonwealth. Subcontractors having nonpayment issues that could not be resolved with the Vendor, should report in detail these incidents to the buyer of record for this solicitation.

The Vendor shall ensure that all contractors or subcontractors comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulation, mandates, and terms of this solicitation and resulting contract.

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2.21 - 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.

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.

2.22 - 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.

2.23 – 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.

2.24 - 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.

2.25 - 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.

2.26 - 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://onestop.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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2.27 - Discrimination

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.

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