Final_RFB_758_2100000150_2_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 758 2100000150 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION MODIFICATION

Addenda: Yes Addenda #: 2

TITLE: Upholstered Stack Chairs

Date Issued:

11/10/20 Record Date:

2020-11-10

Solicitation Closes Date:

11/19/20 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 758 2100000150

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Amy Monroe 502-564-8625

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 Upholstered Stack Chairs without Ganging Device

1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

55760 Seating and Upholstery

Extended Description Upholstered stack chair with a two-piece concealed back attachment.*

Dimensions: 18"W x 22"D x 35-1/2" Back Height, Seat Height 18"

*Virco 8900 or Approved Equal - See Section 8 Alternate Brands/Specifications

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

2 Upholstered Stack Chairs with Ganging Device 1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

55760 Seating and Upholstery

Extended Description Upholstered stack chair with a two-piece concealed back attachment. Ganging device shall not impede stacking.*

Dimensions: 18"W x 22"D x 35-1/2" Back Height, Seat Height 18"

*Virco 8900 or Approved Equal - See Section 8 Alternate Brands/Specifications

Shipping Information Various Shipping

See Extended Description

Various KY

Billing Information Parks - Purchasing Division

500 Mero Street, 5th Floor

Frankfort KY 40601

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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 Bid Information-Completed

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

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

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.

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.

The following items MUST be submitted prior to award:

REVENUE FORM 10A100 KENTUCKY TAX REGISTRATION

APPLICATION (see Section 37)

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF

STATE BY A FOREIGN ENTITY (see Section 39)

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (see Attachment A)

EEO FORMS IF APPLICABLE (see Section 34)

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2100000150 Upholstered Stack Chairs

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

REQUEST FOR BID (RFB)

FOR

UPHOLSTERED STACK CHAIRS

RFB 758 2100000150

ISSUED BY

THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

ON BEHALF OF

RELEASE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020

VENDORS’ WRITTEN QUESTIONS DUE: 11:59 PM ET, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020

COMMONWEALTH’S RESPONSE TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: 13:30 PM ET, FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

COMMONWEALTH BUYER:

AMY MONROE, CPPB

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

NEW CAPITOL ANNEX

702 CAPITOL AVE, RM 096

FRANKFORT KY 40601

502-564-4510/502-564-8625

AMY.MONROE@KY.GOV

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PUBLIC BID READINGS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

As Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 disease, we are committed to providing a safe environment for our staff and visitors. Therefore, we have temporarily suspended public bid readings in the Office of Procurement Services (OPS).

Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call the OPS conference line at 844-603-5060, Participant Code 44510, at 3:30pm, EDT on the bid closing date.

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 by Group All. Vendors shall bid all line items;

otherwise, bids shall be deemed non-responsive.

Vendors should review and comply with the general bidding requirements listed under “Procurement Laws, Preference, Regulations and Policies” and “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement Web page at 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.

Document Description Page 6 http://eprocurement.ky.gov http://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/VendorServices.aspx

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:

Upholstered Stack Chairs

Section 2 Bid Specifications Although all state agencies shall be eligible to use the Master Agreement resulting from this solicitation, it is anticipated that the primary user will be Kentucky State Parks (complete list of resort parks/addresses/maps).

All chairs bid are to meet the following minimum specification:

- Frame/Legs: Tubular steel

- Glides/Casters: Steel-base adjustable swivel glides

- Additional: Steel stack bar and G2 ganging device

- Upholstery: 500,000 Double Rubs

- Stack Bumpers: High-impact clear PVC plastic

The Commonwealth reserves the right to request a sample of the product, sent free of charge, prior to finalization of a contract resulting from this solicitation. The sample will be used to verify specifications are meet and will be returned to the vendor at their expense.

WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s most favorable warranty offered to preferred customers shall apply to all items. A copy of such warranty shall be furnished to the agency upon delivery of the product.

The successful bidder will not be liable under the above warranty for any defects or damages resulting from unexpected or uncontrollable events as described within the Force Majeure section of this Solicitation.

DELIVERY

Delivery to any ordering agency shall be included in the bid price.

Document Description Page 7 https://parks.ky.gov/maps?wbc_purpose=basic&WBCMODE=

Delivery shall be made to the ordering agency within with 90 days ARO.

The delivery date and time shall be coordinated between the Vendor and the ordering agency.

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

The Vendor is not responsible for, and shall not be penalized for delays in its delivery or when caused by factors or events outside Vendor’s control, resulting from unexpected or uncontrollable events as described within the Force Majeure section of this Solicitation including but not limited to acts or omissions of the Commonwealth or third parties.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party will be responsible for delays resulting from causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, including without limitation fire, explosion, flood, war, strike, or riot, provided that the nonperforming party uses commercially reasonable efforts to avoid or remove such causes of nonperformance and continues performance under this Agreement with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed.

Section 3 Purpose The purpose of this solicitation is to request vendor responses in order to provide these items under contract to agencies as needed.

Section 4 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 5 Initial Contract Period The contract established from this solicitation shall be from the date of award through November 30, 2021.

Section 6 Renewal Clause – Optional Renewal Period

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This contract may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for two

(2) additional two (2) 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 7 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 8 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 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>.

Document Description Page 9 http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/200/005/330.htm

Section 10 Acknowledgment of Addenda It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Electronic Bid submittal is the vendor’s agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued

Section 11 Agencies to be Served This contract shall be for use by the following agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

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 Paper Bids 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 95 Points Buy American 05 Points TOTAL POINTS 100 Points

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. VENDOR SHALL ENTER UNIT PRICE AND TOTAL PRICE ON THE BID SHEET. 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.).

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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 (95 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, Bidder “A” bids $3.00 as the lowest bidder and receives the maximum 95 points ($3.00 / $3.00 = 1.00 x 95 = 95). Assume Bidder “B” is the next lowest bidder at $4.00, then “B” receives 71.3 points ($3.00 / $4.00) = .75 x 95 = 71.25).

Buy American (05 Points)

Five (5) points will be awarded for American-made products (manufactured and assembled). Bidders are to indicate in the bid response that the products bid are American-made and indicate where the products are manufactured and assembled. Responses not providing information on American-made products will receive zero (0) points for this criteria.

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.

(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.

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(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 equal to fifteen (15) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation: Kentucky Industries for the Blind, any nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 and any qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals

Document Description Page 12 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.

Section 16

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

Section 19 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 20 Manuals and Distribution of Literature Instruction and operating manuals shall be furnished for all models. Upon request, the vendor shall furnish State agencies and other public bodies with descriptive literature and service information for items awarded.

Section 21

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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 22 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 23 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 24 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 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

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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 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 by 11:59 PM ET, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 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.

(SUBMIT QUESTIONS ON ATTACHMENT B – VENDORS’ QUESTION FORM)

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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:

AMY MONROE, CPPB

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

NEW CAPITOL ANNEX

702 CAPITOL AVE, RM 096

FRANKFORT KY 40601

502-564-4510/502-564-8625

AMY.MONROE@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.

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

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Federal Tax Exempt Purchases by the Commonwealth of Kentucky 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.

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 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:

HOLLY M. JOHNSON, SECRETARY

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.

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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:

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 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:

obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth (“certificate”) from the Secretary of State under KRS 14A.9-030: https:// apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=40424 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: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44318, Document Description Page 19

2100000150 Upholstered Stack Chairs http://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Pages/VendorServices.aspx https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=40424 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=40424 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44318 the foreign entity should identify the applicable exception in its solicitation response.

Foreign entity is defined within KRS 14A.1-070: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/ statutes/statute.aspx?id=47674.

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at:

https://sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Forms/Pages/default.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 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:

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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.

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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.

Section 44

ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION (RFB 758 2100000150) AND THE

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

AGREEMENT.

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ATTACHMENT A (1)

Affidavit Effective Date:

Affidavit Expiration Date:

Maximum Length One-Year

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND CONTRACTORS PAGE 1 OF 2

FOR BIDS AND CONTRACTS IN GENERAL:

I. Each bidder or offeror swears and affirms under penalty of perjury, that:

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

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

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

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

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

EMERGENCY CONTRACTS, ETC):

II. Each contractor further swears and affirms under penalty of perjury, that:

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

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

Document Description Page 23 http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/045A00/110.PDF http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/045A00/115.PDF http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/045A00/070.PDF http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/045A00/485.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/139-00/CHAPTER.HTM http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/121-00/056.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/121-00/150.PDF http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/121-00/330.PDF

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND CONTRACTORS PAGE 2 OF 2

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

As a duly authorized representative for the bidder, offeror, or contractor, I have fully informed myself regarding the accuracy of all statements made in this affidavit, and acknowledge that the Commonwealth is reasonably relying upon these statements, in making a decision for contract award and any failure to accurately disclose such information may result in contract termination, repayment of funds and other available remedies under law.

Signature Printed Name

Title Date

Company Name

Address

Commonwealth of Kentucky Vendor Code (if known)

Subscribed and sworn to before me by

(Affiant) (Title) of this _____day of ____________,20___.

(Company Name)

Notary Public

[seal of notary] My commission expires:

ATTACHMENT A (2) Solicitation/Contract #: _________________

REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR BIDDERS, OFFERORS AND

CONTRACTORS CLAIMING RESIDENT BIDDER STATUS

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

1. Is authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth;

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

a. Filed Kentucky corporate income taxes;

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

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

The BIDDING AGENCY reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of…