Final_RFB_758_2000000187_1_SO_FORM.PDF

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Addenda: No Addenda #:

TITLE: Shipping Supplies

Date Issued:

9/27/19 Record Date:

2019-09-27

Solicitation Closes Date:

10/11/19 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 758 2000000187

Online Bidding Prohibited: Yes

For Information Call:

Donald Robinson 502-564-6525

Bid Receiving Location:

Finance - Office of Procurement Services Bid Clerk 702 Capitol Ave, Capitol Annex Room 095

Frankfort KY 40601

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

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

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default

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

1 Shipping Supplies

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

64125 Corrugated Boxes and Sheets (Including Fillers), Environment

Extended Description Please see specifications and submit pricing on Attachment A Pricing Sheet located at the end of the Terms and Conditions.

Shipping Information Various Shipping

See Extended Description

Various KY

Billing Information Various Billing

See Extended Description

Various KY

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Submission Checklist

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

Item The face of the solicitation must be signed The latest addendum of the solicitation must be signed Revenue from 10A100 Kentucky tax registration application Certificate of Authority-Registration with Secretary of State by a Foreign Required Affidavit(s) EEO Forms if Applicable

BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The vendor MUST include the following with the bid submission.

If the items highlighted below are not submitted with the bid submission, the Commonwealth MUST deem the bid non-responsive and

SHALL NOT consider for award.

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award.

_____FACE OF SOLICITATION – SIGNED (see Section 10)

_____BID INFORMATION – COMPLETED (see Section 12)

____ ATTACHMENT A PRICING SHEET (see End of T & C)

_____REVENUE FORM 10A100 KENTUCKY TAX REGISTRATION APPLICATION

(see Section 36)

_____CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF

STATE BY A FOREIGN ENTITY (see Section 38)

_____REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (see end of document)

_____EEO FORMS IF APPLICABLE (see Section 33)

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2000000187 Shipping Supplies of 31

Request for Bid (RFB)

For Shipping Supplies

RFB 758-2000000187

Issued by

The Finance and Administration Cabinet On Behalf Of

All State Agencies

Release Date: September 27, 2019 Vendors’ Written Questions Due: October 3, 2019 12:00 Noon

Commonwealth’s Response to Written Questions: October 4, 2019.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: October 11, 2019 @ 1:30 pm EDST

Commonwealth Buyer:

Don Robinson, CPPO, CPPB

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

Office of Procurement Services

New Capitol Annex

702 CAPITOL AVE RM 096

FRANKFORT KY 40601

(502) 564-6525

Fax: (502) 564-1434

DonE.Robinson@ky.gov

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

This is a Request for Bid (RFB).

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

Any efforts to negotiate these terms and conditions SHALL NOT be accepted and SHALL cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.

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

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

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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 http://eprocurement.ky.gov and http://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/VendorServices.aspx respectively. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies related to this procurement.

Notice to vendors:

All bidders are cautioned to be aware of security in the Capitol Annex in Frankfort. In-person or courier delivered bids/proposals in response to a Commonwealth solicitation should be delivered a minimum of thirty (30) minutes to one (1) hour earlier than the published closing date and time to allow for a security check-in. Delays due to building security checks shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged.

Solicitation Terms and Conditions

Master Agreement Section 1 Scope of Contract The Office of Procurement Services issues this solicitation to establish a Master Agreement for: Shipping / Packaging Supplies

Section 2 Bid Specifications See Attachment A Pricing Sheet for Specifications and to submit pricing.

Section 3 General This solicitation specifies requested items. It is not the intention of this solicitation to eliminate vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified.

It should be noted, however, that these requested items are written around specific needs of State agencies. The Commonwealth reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications contained herein.

Section 4 Initial Contract Period The contract established from this solicitation shall be for the initial period from the date of award through October 31, 2020.

Section 5

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2000000187 Shipping Supplies of 31 http://eprocurement.ky.gov http://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/VendorServices.aspx

Renewal Clause – Optional Renewal Period This contract 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 by all parties. If the contract resulting from this solicitation provides for an optional renewal period, 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.

Section 6 Exceptions to Specifications Vendors are cautioned that changes made to the solicitation other than in the designated fields for response shall render the response invalid and result in a non-responsive bid. Otherwise, it will be considered that items/services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials/services that meet these specifications. Any exceptions shall be marked as such within the body of the bid and explained on a separate page. The Commonwealth is not bound to accept any exceptions.

Section 7 Alternate Brands/Specifications Unless otherwise specified, brands and specifications referenced in this solicitation are meant to establish a minimum standard of quality only. Bidders may bid brands/ specifications they consider to be equal by specifying the brand(s)/specifications and inserting the brand name(s), model number(s), etc. on which they are bidding. Bids offering “equal” products/specifications will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bid and are determined by the State to meet or exceed fully the minimum essential specifications and salient characteristics referenced in the Solicitation. Bids that contain products/specifications that fail to meet the minimum essential requirements shall be deemed non-responsive.

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

Section 8 Samples The highest evaluated bidder may be required to submit a sample of any RFB item(s).

Bidder will be notified by buyer if a sample is required. DO NOT submit samples with bid response.

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Section 9 Recycle Requirements Prospective bidders are required to comply with Recycle Requirements for the purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing with a minimum recycled content to the extent practicable per 200 KAR 5:330. This regulation can be viewed on the Internet at <http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/200/005/330.htm>.

Section 10 Signing Solicitation The vendor should complete the "Vendor" box on the face of the solicitation. An authorized representative of the vendor shall sign where indicated on the face of the solicitation. If the solicitation is not signed the proposal shall be deemed non-responsive.

Acknowledgment of Addenda It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Vendors are encouraged to acknowledge each addendum by signing and submitting the latest addendum with their response. However, signing the face of the solicitation as indicated above constitutes the vendor’s acknowledgement of and agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

Failure to specifically acknowledge addenda will not excuse the vendor from adhering to all changes to the requirements of the solicitation set forth therein nor provide justification for any pricing changes.

Section 11 Agencies to be Served This contract shall be for use by All State Agencies.

Political Subdivisions

Under Kentucky Statutes, political subdivisions of this State including cities of all classes, counties, and school districts may participate in All State Agency Master Agreements to the same extent as agencies of the Commonwealth.

Section 12 Solicitation Submission Requirements Vendors shall submit one (1) signed original of the solicitation response under sealed cover, which shall be received no later than the date and time indicated on the face of this solicitation. Any response received after this date and time shall be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. Any response not under sealed cover shall be rejected.

*The Commonwealth defines SEALED as “a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering”. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal)

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A bidder shall identify their response to a solicitation on the response envelope for a hard copy bid. Any response not sufficiently identified on the sealed cover, requiring it to be opened for identification, shall be rejected.

Bid Responses shall be addressed and submitted to:

BID CLERK

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Capitol Annex

702 Capitol Avenue, Room 095

FRANKFORT KY 40601

The outside cover of the package containing the Bid Response, at a minimum, shall be marked with:

Shipping Supplies

RFB 758-2000000187

NAME OF VENDOR SUBMITTING RESPONSE

DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING

Fax Bid Response copies and Electronic Bid Responses are NOT acceptable for this RFB and shall be considered non-responsive.

Section 13 Method of Award Best Value – Ranking Approach The Commonwealth intends to award a contract to the vendor, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the most advantageous on the basis of "best value" for all products, services, and requirements contained herein.

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

Measurable Criteria:

Price 100 Points Delivery Pass Fail

TOTAL POINTS 100 Points

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Each vendor is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the Vendor. If adequate space is not available, the vendor must attach additional information that clearly cross-references the appropriate location in the solicitation (i.e. page number, paragraph, subject, etc.).

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

Vendors responding with the minimum Best Value requirements in this solicitation shall not be credited with Best Value points. Vendors responding with greater than the minimum requirements shall receive Best Value points. Failure to provide adequate information will impact the evaluated points awarded to the vendor.

PRICE (100 points) The bidder with the lowest Price receives the maximum score. The bidder with the next lowest Price receives points by dividing the lowest Price by the next lowest price and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 100 points is allocated to the lowest Price criteria for this procurement, bidder “A” bids $10.00 as the lowest bidder and receives the maximum 100 points (10.00 / 10.00 = 1.00 x 100 = 100). Assume bidder “B” is the next lowest bidder at $12.00, then “B” receives 79 points (10.00 / 12.00) = .83 x 100 = 83 points).

DELIVERY (Pass/Fail) Deliveries shall be required within 10 calendar days ARO. By submitting a bid, vendor agrees to meet the delivery requirements specified. Vendors bidding deliveries exceeding these requirements will not be considered.

Best Value scoring is subject to Reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (KAR 200 5:410).

KRS 45A.490 Definitions for KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494.

As used in KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494:

(1) "Contract" means any agreement of a public agency, including grants and orders, for the purchase or disposal of supplies, services, construction, or any other item; and

(2) "Public agency" has the same meaning as in KRS 61.805.

KRS 45A.492 Legislative declarations.

The General Assembly declares:

(1) A public purpose of the Commonwealth is served by providing preference to Kentucky residents in contracts by public agencies; and

(2) Providing preference to Kentucky residents equalizes the competition with other states that provide preference to their residents.

KRS 45A.494 Reciprocal preference to be given by public agencies to resident bidders -- List of states -- Administrative regulations.

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(1) Prior to a contract being awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on a contract by a public agency, a resident bidder of the Commonwealth shall be given a preference against a nonresident bidder registered in any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state. The preference shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state of the nonresident bidder.

(2) A resident bidder is an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity that, on the date the contract is first advertised or announced as available for bidding:

(a) Is authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth; and

(b) Has for one (1) year prior to and through the date of the advertisement, filed Kentucky corporate income taxes, made payments to the Kentucky unemployment insurance fund established in KRS 341.490, and maintained a Kentucky workers' compensation policy in effect.

(3) A nonresident bidder is an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity that does not meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(4) If a procurement determination results in a tie between a resident bidder and a nonresident bidder, preference shall be given to the resident bidder.

(5) This section shall apply to all contracts funded or controlled in whole or in part by a public agency.

(6) The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall maintain a list of states that give to or require a preference for their own resident bidders, including details of the preference given to such bidders, to be used by public agencies in determining resident bidder preferences. The cabinet shall also promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A establishing the procedure by which the preferences required by this section shall be given.

(7) The preference for resident bidders shall not be given if the preference conflicts with federal law.

(8) Any public agency soliciting or advertising for bids for contracts shall make KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494 part of the solicitation or advertisement for bids.

The reciprocal preference as described in KRS 45A.490-494 above shall be applied in accordance with 200 KAR 5:400.

Determining the residency of a bidder for purposes of applying a reciprocal preference Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming resident bidder status shall submit along with its response the attached Required Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status, unless a valid, Annual Affidavit is already on file with the Commonwealth. The BIDDING AGENCY reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of resident bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

A nonresident bidder shall submit, along with its response, its certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth as filed with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Secretary of State. The location of the principal office identified therein shall be deemed the state of residency for that bidder. If the bidder is not required by law to obtain said certificate, the state of residency for that bidder shall be deemed to be that which is identified in its mailing address as provided in its bid.

Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (KAR 200 5:410).

Pursuant to 200 KAR 5:410, and KRS 45A.470, Kentucky Correctional Industries will receive a preference equal to twenty (20) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. In addition, the following “qualified bidders” will receive a preference

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Kentucky Industries for the Blind, any nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 and any qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities as defined in KRS 45A.465(3). Other than Kentucky Industries for the Blind, a bidder claiming “qualified bidder” status shall submit along with its response to the solicitation a notarized annual affidavit, which affirms that it meets the requirements to be considered a qualified bidder- annual affidavit form included. The annual affidavit form is not required if a valid, annual affidavit is already on file with the Commonwealth. If requested, failure to provide documentation to a public agency proving qualified bidder status may result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

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

Section 14 Tax Exempt Status Do not include Federal Excise Tax, Kentucky Sales or Use Tax in prices quoted in response to this solicitation.

Section 15 Basis of Price Revisions PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise specified, the prices established by the contract resulting from this solicitation shall remain firm for the contract period subject to the following:

A: Price Increases: A price increase shall not occur during the first twelve (12) months of the contract. A vendor may request a price increase after twelve (12) months of the contract, which may be granted or denied by the Commonwealth. Any such price increase shall be based on industry wide price changes. The contract holder must request in writing a price increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date, and shall provide firm proof that the price increase(s) is justified. The Office of Procurement Services 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 Office of Procurement Services. Provided, however, that the vendor must continue service, at the contract prices, until a new contract can be established (usually within sixty (60) days).

B: Price Decreases: The contract price shall be reduced to reflect any industry wide price decreases. The contract holder is required to furnish the Office of Procurement Services with notice of any price decreases as soon as such decreases are available.

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

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Section 16 Vendor Terms and Conditions Solicitation or quotation forms that include terms and conditions not in conformity with the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be deemed non-responsive.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not be bound by any part(s) of the bidder’s response to this solicitation that contains information, options, conditions, terms, or prices neither requested nor required in the solicitation. In the event of any conflicts between the specifications, terms and conditions indicated by the Commonwealth and those indicated by the contractor, those of the Commonwealth take precedence. The contract supersedes all bids or other prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to this subject.

Section 17 Post Contract Agreements The resulting contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the State and awarded contractor. Unless contractually provided, State agencies utilizing this contract will not be required to enter into nor sign further agreements, leases, company orders or other documents to complete or initiate the terms of a contract resulting from this solicitation or offer. Any such documents so obtained will be non-binding on the State and agents of the State and will be cause for breach of contract.

Section 18 Quantity Basis of Contract – Estimated Quantities 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.

Section 19 Consolidated Quarterly Administrative Fee The Contractor agrees to provide a quarterly administrative fee to the Commonwealth of Kentucky as part of the Contractor’s unit prices and is not to be charged directly to the customer in the form of a separate line item. The administrative fee percentage is only applicable to the actually received by the contractor during the quarter and is not applicable to the amounts ordered by customers but not yet paid. The administrative fee shall be paid in the form of a check payable to the Commonwealth of Kentucky – Office of Procurement Services for an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the net sales (less any returns, credits, or adjustments) under this PA for the period. Fees shall be paid 45 days after the close of the quarter. Check to be mailed to the Office of Procurement Services, 702 Capitol Avenue, New Capitol Annex, Room 095, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

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Section 20 Vendor’s Report The vendor(s) may be asked to furnish the buyer, Office of Procurement Services, 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 Office of Procurement Services.

Section 21 FOB Basis of Shipment – Vendor Responsible Quotations of unit prices on this solicitation shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The vendor shall be fully responsible for all shipments and freight charges involved to the ordering agency.

Section 22 Cancellation Clause – 30 Days Notice The Commonwealth may cancel the contract established from this solicitation by giving written notice thirty (30) days prior to effective cancellation date. In the event such action is taken, the contract shall be null and void upon receipt of a Modification from the Office of Procurement Services canceling the contract.

Section 23 Exception to Required Use of Contract The establishment of this Master Agreement is not intended to preclude the use of similar products when requested by the agency. The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to contract for large requirements by using a separate solicitation.

Section 24 Service Performance All services performed under this contract, if applicable, shall be in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract. It will be the 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. Major deviations of services performed will not be made without the written approval of the Office of Procurement Services. Problems that arise under any aspect of performance should first be resolved between the vendor and the agency. Either party

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Section 25 Addition or Deletion of Items or Services The Office of Procurement Services reserves the right to add new and similar items, with the consent of the vendor, to any contract awarded from this solicitation. The Office of Procurement Services to effect this change will issue a contract Modification. Until such time as the vendor receives a Modification, the vendor shall not accept Delivery Orders from any agency referencing such items or services.

Section 26 Agreement between Parties By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

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

Purchase or Sales Agreements, supplied by the bidder making an offer, in reply to the solicitation, will not be accepted. The only terms and conditions acceptable to the Commonwealth of Kentucky are as outlined in the solicitation. Bids not conforming will be considered as non-responsive.

Section 27 Governmental Restrictions In the event any Governmental restrictions may be imposed which would necessitate alteration of the material, quality, workmanship, or performance of the items offered on this proposal prior to delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to notify the Office of Procurement Services in writing, indicating the specific regulation which requires such alterations. The Commonwealth reserves the right to accept any such alterations, including any subsequent price adjustments, or to cancel the contract.

Section 28 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 or a vendor’s invoice in accordance with KRS 45.453 and KRS 45.454.

Section 29 Inspection

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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.

Section 30 Inquiries All questions shall be submitted in writing (E-mail preferred) by October 3, 2019 @12:00 Noon to the Commonwealth buyer listed below. No questions shall be accepted after the date(s) listed unless the question(s) is considered material to the procurement. The Commonwealth shall respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an addendum to the solicitation. The addendum shall be posted to the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site.

Sole Point of Contact – Commonwealth Buyer The Commonwealth Buyer listed below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular, express, or electronic mail, or fax), concerning this procurement shall be addressed to:

Commonwealth Buyer Don Robinson

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

Office of Procurement Services New Capitol Annex

702 CAPITOL AVE RM 096

FRANKFORT KY 40601

(502) 564-6525 Fax: (502) 564-1434

Buyers Email: DonE.Robinson@ky.gov

Restrictions on Communications From the issue date of this solicitation until a contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, offerors are not allowed to communicate with any Commonwealth Staff concerning this solicitation except:

# The Commonwealth Buyer cited in this solicitation # Via written questions submitted to the Commonwealth Buyer

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

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For violation of this provision, the Commonwealth shall reserve the right to disqualify the bid/proposal.

Section 31 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.

Section 32 Federal Tax Exempt Purchases by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Contracts Direct With Manufacturer: In the event a manufacturer bids direct and is awarded a contract, the Office of Procurement Services shall request the contractor to furnish evidence of registration with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. This registration shall be in accordance with the “Temporary Rules, 1958 Excise Tax Act”. After such registration, individual Excise Tax Exemption Certificates are not necessary on each individual order issued against the contract by the Office of Procurement Services.

Therefore, quoted prices must be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes.

Contract With Other Than Manufacturer: If successful bidder is other than the manufacturer, the Office of Procurement Services will furnish a Tax Exemption Certificate with each individual order issued against this contract. Therefore, quoted prices must be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes.

Section 33 EEO Requirements The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1978 applies to All State government projects with an estimated value exceeding $500,000. The contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Act.

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Section 34 Governing Law This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Any action brought against the Commonwealth on the contract, including but not limited to actions either for breach of contract or for enforcement of the contract, shall be brought in Franklin Circuit Court, Franklin County, Kentucky in accordance with KRS 45A.245.

Section 35 Protest

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Pursuant to KRS 45A.285, the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or his designee, shall have authority to determine protests and other controversies of actual or prospective offerors in connection with the solicitations or selection for award of a contract.

Any actual or prospective offeror or contractor, who is aggrieved in connection with solicitation or selection for award of a contract, may file protest with the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet. A protest or notice of other controversy must be filed promptly and in any event within two (2) calendar weeks after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto. All protests or notices of other controversies must be in writing and shall be addressed and mailed to:

William M. Landrum III, Secretary

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

New Capitol Annex

702 CAPITOL AVE RM 383

FRANKFORT KY 40601

The Secretary of Finance and Administration Cabinet shall promptly issue a decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished to the aggrieved party and shall state the reasons for the action taken. The decision by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall be final and conclusive.

Section 36 Kentucky Tax Registration Application Revenue Form 10A100, Kentucky Tax Registration Application effective July 2008, is a form to be completed by any person or entity wishing to contract with the Commonwealth to provide goods or services subject to sales and use tax pursuant to KRS 139.200. The form is located at this web-link as Attachment 5:

http://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/VendorServices.aspx In accordance with administrative regulation 200 KAR 5:390, this form has to be completed and submitted, before a contract can be awarded. Section 2 of the regulation also notes:

“Failure to submit the required documentation or to remain registered and in compliance with the sales and use tax filing and remittance requirements of KRS 139.540 and KRS

139.550 throughout the duration of the contract shall constitute a material breach of the contract and the contract may be terminated.”

Section 37 Access to Records The state agency certifies that it is in compliance with the provisions of KRS 45A.695, "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

Document Description Page 17 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).

Section 38 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. Therefore, foreign entities should submit a copy of their certificate with their solicitation response. 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.

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

Section 39 Accessibility Vendor hereby warrants that the products or services to be provided under this contract comply with the accessibility requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794d), and its implementing regulations set forth at Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, part 1194. Vendor further warrants that the products or services to be provided under this contract comply with existing federal standards established under Section 255 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. § 255), and its implementing regulations set forth at Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, part 1193, to the extent the vendor's products or services may be covered by that act. Vendor agrees to promptly respond to and resolve any complaint regarding accessibility of its products or services which is brought to its attention.

Section 40 Funding Limitations If any or all responses received exceed the amount of funding available, then the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Procurement Services, reserves the right to cancel this RFB.

Section 41 Provisions for Termination of the Contract

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2000000187 Shipping Supplies of 31 http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A09/010.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A09/030.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A09/010.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A01/070.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A01/070.PDF https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx

Any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be subject to the termination provisions set forth in 200 KAR 5:312.

Section 42 Disclosure of Violation of Statutes Pursuant to KRS 45A.485, contractors are required to reveal final determinations of violation of certain statutes incurred within the last five (5) years and be in continuous compliance with those statutes during the contract. Where applicable, the vendor is required to complete and submit Report of Prior Violations of Tax and Employment Laws.

Section 43 Discrimination (Effective April 8, 2015) 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

Document Description Page 19 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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Section 44 ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION (RFB 758-2000000187)

AND THE PROVISIONS OF FAP-110-10-00 SHALL BE PART OF ANY RESULTING

MASTER AGREEMENT.

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Vendor Name _______________________

ATTACHMENT A

RFB 758-2000000187

All State Shipping Supplies DO NOT MODIFY PRICING SHEET. Any discrepancies or inconsistencies detected shall be submitted to the buyer, along with any questions, via E-mail by October 3, 2019 12:00 Noon. All questions / issues will be addressed as an addendum to the RFB.

For evaluation purposes, pricing must be submitted as specified on Pricing Sheet with Unit of Measure as specified.

Bidders must bid all pricing sheet line items.

Bidders not complying with all of the above will not be considered.

Estimated

Annual Usage DESCRIPTION U/M PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

4,000

Corrugated Box 8" x 8" x 8" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes - Minimum Order Qty. 500 EA

60,000

Corrugated Box 14" x 14" x 8" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Qty 500 EA

65,000

Corrugated Box 14" x 14" x 10" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes - Minimum Order Qty. 500

EA

5,000

Corrugated Box 18" x 18" x 18" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes - Minimum Order Qty 500 EA

15,000

Corrugated Box 23" x 17" x 12 RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Corrugated Box 36" x 14" x 14" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting EA

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3,000 Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes - Minimum Order Qty. 500

Carton 16X16X12, RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes Minimum Order Qty

2000 EA

Carton 12 X 12 X 6 Inches, RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes Minimum Order Qty 500

EA

100,000

Carton 12 X 9 X 6 Inches, RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes Minimum Order

1,000

Carton 11 1/4" X 8 3/4" X 8" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Carton 11 1/4" X 8 5/8" X 10" RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Carton 12" X 12" X 5" 200# Flat RSC Style (Regular Scored Corrugated) 200 LB Bursting Strength. Certs, Bar Code Sizes - Minimum Order Qty. 500 EA

Packing List Envelope 4.5" x 6" Pacling List enclosed imprinted, Box Partners PL442 1,000 per case

- Minimum Order Qty 100 cases CASE

Packing List Envelope 5.5" x 10" Packing list enclosed imprinted,Box Partners PL24 1,000 per case - Minimum Order Qty 1 case CASE

Plastic 9" x 12" Mail Envelope Redi strip adhesive closure, tear proof, non perforated,500 per case. Box Partners B873 - Minimum Order Qty 5 cases CASE

Plastic 10" x 15.5" Mail Envelope Redi strip adhesive closure, tear proof, non perforated, Zims Bag, Custom 1,000 per case - Minimum Order Qty 5 cases CASE

Plastic 12" x 15.5" Mail Envelope Redi strip adhesive closure, tear proof, non perforated, 500 per Case CASE

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Box Partners B875 Minimum Order Qty. 100 cases

Redi Seal Envelopes 6" x 9" 28 lb Kraft Paper,1000 per case , Box Partners EN1040, - Minimum Order Qty. 100 cases CASE

Bubble Wrap, Roll, Clear Packing 24"X125'x5/16", Polyair, 125 Foot Roll - Minimum Order Qty. 1 Roll ROLL

Black Steel Strapping 3/4"X .020/104lb Roll, 2060 ft/roll - Minimum Order Qty. 1 roll ROLL

Black Steel Clamps, for steel strapping 3/4", Samuel 8SG75OS-2, 2000 seals per case - Minimum Order Qty. 1 case CASE

Clear Sealing Tape 3" x 110 yds. 1.9 Mil, 24 Rolls per case - Minimum Order Qty. 96 rolls ROLL

Tape, Glass Filament, 2" x 60 yard Intertape, RG300.43, 24 Rolls per case -Minimum Order Qty. 96 rolls ROLL

6,000

Reinforced Paper Tape Intertape K8066, Gummed Kraft, 3 inch X 375' -Minimum Order Qty. 800 rolls ROLL

Ziplock Style Bag Clear, 5 x 6 x 2 mil, Box Partners, PB3591, 1,000 per case -Minimum Order Qty. 10 cases CASE

Ziplock Style Polethylene Bags Clear, 5" x 10" 2 Mil, Box Partners PB3590, 1,000 per case - Minimum Order Qty. 10 cases CASE

Clear, 12" x 10" Reseable Bag, 2 mil, Box Partners PB3611, 1,000 per case - Minimum Order Qty. 1 case CASE

Clear, 12" x 15" 2 Mil, Box Partners PB3670, 1,000 per case - Minimum Order Qty. 1 case CASE

Hand Case Film, Roll Pack 18" x 1500" Intertape HF2031800-00, Cast Film 20.3 Micron or .80 Mil - Minimum Order Qty. 96 rolls ROLL

Bubble Out Bags 4.5" x 5.5" or 4 " x 5.5", with 1 1/2" lip and tape seal.

Box Partners, BOB45, 1500 per case -Minimum Order Qty. 2 cases CASE

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Polyethylene Mailer 14 1/2" x 19" Self Seal, tear proof-IVEX, Non perforated, Box Partners, B876, 250 per case Minimum Order Qty.

10 cases CASE

Polyethylene Mailer 6 X 9 Courier Envelopes Self Seal, tear proof- IVEX, Non perforated, 1000/Case - Minimum Order Qty. 5 cases CASE

Strapping-Polypropylene 1/2" 300

lb. minimum breaking strenght, smooth or embossed…