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Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

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TITLE: Bartending Services - My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Date Issued:

03/31/2026 Record Date:

03/31/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

04/15/2026 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 758 2600000441

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Vivianne Leonard 502-564-8625

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

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__ 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 Hourly Bartending Services (Per Bartender) 1.00000 HR

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

96115 Concessions, Catering, Vending: Mobile and Stationary (See C

Extended Description The Department for Parks is looking to establish contracts to provide professional bartending services for events held at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Please see Section 2 (Bid Specifications) for additional details.

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

2 Any Additional Fees (If Applicable) 1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

96115 Concessions, Catering, Vending: Mobile and Stationary (See C

Extended Description Bidders should outline any additional fees that may be associated with providing bartending services on a separate sheet.

Shipping Information My Old Kentucky Home State Park

501 E. Stephen Foster Ave.

Bardstown KY 40004-0323

Billing Information My Old Kentucky Home State Park

501 E. Stephen Foster Ave.

Bardstown KY 40004-0323

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Submission Checklist

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

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

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

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-HELP (4357).

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 IF

APPLICABLE (see Section 36)

_____CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE

BY A FOREIGN ENTITY IF APPLICABLE (see Section 38)

_____REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S)

https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/FinanceForms/Annual%20Required %20Affidavit%20for%20Bidders%20Offerors%20and%20Contractors.pdf

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Request for Bid (RFB) for

Bartending Services for My Old Kentucky Home State Park

RFB 758 2600000441

Issued by

The Finance and Administration Cabinet On Behalf Of

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR PARKS

Release Date: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

Vendors’ Written Questions Due: Monday, April 6th, 2026

Commonwealth’s Response to Written Questions: Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 1:30PM

Commonwealth Buyer:

VIVIANNE LEONARD

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

Office of Procurement Services

200 MERO STREET, 5TH FLOOR

FRANKFORT KY 40622

(502) 564-4510 vivianne.leonard@ky.gov

BID READINGS

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Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call the OPS conference line at 844-603-5060, Conference ID number 240522005, and Participant Code 33957, at 3:30pm, ET 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 as Group All. Vendors shall bid all line items, otherwise bid shall be deemed non-responsive. All Vendors shall bid Commodity Line 1

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

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:

Bartending Services for My Old Kentucky Home State Park.

Section 2 Bid Specifications The Kentucky Department for Parks is requesting to establish up to three (3) qualified vendors to provide bartending services to the My Old Kentucky Home State Park, located at 501 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004-0323. The successful bidder is expected to meet the following requirements relating to all necessary labor, supervision, and equipment/supplies, to ensure the Park is provided with exceptional mixology and bartending services for its Clients.

All alcohol and sales of alcohol will be provided by the Kentucky Department for Parks, who maintains a current and active alcohol license.

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2A – Vendor Requirements Scheduling with and for the State Park The awarded vendor shall work and coordinate with the Event Coordinator for event schedules, set-up requirements, and any special requests. As this may require pre-event meetings to discuss logistics, the vendor shall be available, as requested, to work one-on-one with Department for Parks and the Client to provide sample cocktails and recipes, for example.

Though a schedule may be provided in advance by the Event Coordinator, the vendor and their staff must be available at least 14 days after the initial request.

Standard of Service to Clients The staffing levels, in respect of the event, should be appropriate for the size and type of event;

this will ultimately be determined by the Event Coordinator. The Event Coordinator will also work closely with the awarded vendor to determine when the alcohol service shall cease.

Bartenders reserve the right to refuse service to any person who appears intoxicated or underage;

failure to accommodate to this can result in a violation of standards per the STAR Certification and are grounds of losing this required certification.

Alcohol shall only be served to guests 21 years of age or older and proper identification should be inquired upon as needed. Additionally, alcohol is strictly prohibited from being taken off or left outside of the premises of the My Old Kentucky Home State Park.

2B – Equipment, Supplies, and Expectations The awarded vendor is responsible for exhibiting the following protocols:

- To provide a detailed price list, including hourly rates for bartenders, set-up/clean-up charges (if applicable, or if any), and any additional service fees.

- Set-up: Clean tables as needed; put down linens and put up decorations if included; light candles if needed; cash set up to include money count at beginning of event; inventory preparation checklist with working staff; cut fruit garnishes; and organize bar area.

- Breakdown: Dispose of all bar-related waste and debris at the conclusion of each event, which includes taking the bar trash to the appropriate trash bins; take all glassware and tools to be washed; thoroughly sanitize bar area; inventory checklist; return alcohol to appropriate storage; store all mixers; turn over cash and tally sales prior to departure.

The awarded vendor and their staff are responsible for providing the listed supplies. These may include but are not limited to:

- Drinkware: Cups, straws (sizes will vary for both), beverage napkins, etc.

- Standard Bartending Equipment/Tools: Bar mats, ice bins, serving trays, coolers etc.

- Miscellaneous: Garnishes (lemons/lime, oranges, cherries, olives, faux foliage) and signature drink displays if available and/or requested from the Client.

2C – Bartenders and Provided Service Acceptable Behavior and Appearance All bartender staff of the successful bidder are expected to arrive at the State Park, for duty, in both a professional appearance, by wearing clean, all-black attire, and in a timely manner, by arriving no less than 60 minutes (one hour) prior to the scheduled start of the event.

Expected Requirements All bartender staff must be required of the following standards, at the minimum:

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- Ensuring service aligns with the organization’s alcohol policies & applicable liquor laws;

- At least 21 years of age and must be trained in responsible alcohol service;

- Certified and experienced for all scheduled events;

- Back-up or substitute bartenders shall meet the same qualifications as primary staff;

- Unruly behavior such as inappropriately fraternizing with the Client’s patrons or serving alcohol past the allocated time provided by the Event Coordinator, are prohibited. Such behavior will result in a report to management where the vendor and/or their staff may be removed from the contract.

2D – Insurance & Compliance The awarded vendor will comply will all applicable federal, state, and local laws & regulations related to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Proof of insurance and licensing shall be submitted and kept current throughout the duration of the contract term.

General Liability Insurance, including Liquor Liability Coverage, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence are required from the awarded vendor to maintain.

2E – Projected Calendar Events for 2026 & 2027

Projected Schedule of Calendar Events for Remainder of 2026

MONTH EVENT TYPE

April 2026 Meetings: 2 Weddings: 3

May 2026 Weddings: 4 Dept. for Parks Events: 1 Miscellaneous Events: 1

June 2026 Weddings: 4 Miscellaneous Events: 1

July 2026 Dept. for Parks Events: 1 August 2026 Weddings: 3

September 2026 Weddings: 3 Dept. for Parks Events: 1

October 2026 Weddings: 3

November 2026 Weddings: 1 Dept. for Parks Events: 1

December 2026 Miscellaneous Events: 1

Projected Schedule of Calendar Events for 2027 Weddings: 6 Dept. for Parks Events: 5

The calendar above represents the confirmed events that are to be held at My Old Kentucky Home. More events are expected to be added on a regular basis; events may range from 300-1,000 people and weddings may range from 100-300 people, with around 20-26 weddings a year.

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.

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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 for the initial period of one (1) year from the date of award.

Section 6 Renewal Clause – Optional Renewal Period This contract may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional two-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 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 https:// apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/200/005/330.pdf

Section 9 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 10 Agencies to be Served This contract shall be for use by the following agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

Kentucky Department for Parks – My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Extending the Contract Use to Other Agencies The Office of Procurement Services reserves the right, with the consent of the vendor, to offer the Master Agreement resulting from this solicitation to other State agencies requiring the product(s) or service(s).

Section 11

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Solicitation Submission Requirements Paper Bids are NOT acceptable for this RFB and shall be considered non-responsive. All electronic documents submitted in response to this RFB shall be submitted in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY.

Section 12 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:

A. Price 80 Points

B. Experience 20 Points C. Any Additional Fees 5 Points

TOTAL POINTS 105 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.

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.

A. Price (80 points)

The bidder with the lowest Total Price receives the maximum score. The bidder with the next lowest Total Price receives points by dividing the lowest Total Price by the next lowest Total Price and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 50 points is allocated to the lowest Total Price criteria for this procurement, bidder “A” bids $3.00 as the lowest bidder and receives the maximum 50 points ($3.00 / $3.00 = 1.00 x 50 = 50). Assume bidder “B” is the next lowest bidder at $4.00, then “B” receives 37.5 points ($3.00 / $4.00) = .75 x 50 = 37.5).

B. Years in Business (20 points)

The vendor shall have at least three (3) years of experience as a provider of professional bartending services for formal and semi-formal events.

Vendors shall provide verification documentation, which may include items such as Articles of Incorporation, Secretary of State Registration, and/or Certificate of Assumed Name filed with the County Clerk, Business, or Financial Records, showing proof of business/company.

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Vendors with the highest number of years of experience (not to exceed 30 years for evaluation purposes) as a provider of bartending services will receive a maximum number of points of

25. The bidder with the next largest number of years’ experience, receives points by dividing the next largest number of years’ experience by the largest number of years’ experience and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 25 points is allocated to the largest number of years’ experience, over three (3) years, for this procurement, bidder “A” bids 20 years as the bidder with the largest number of years’ experience and receives the maximum of 25 points (20 / 20 = 1.00 x 25 = 25). Assume bidder “B” is the bidder with the next largest number of years’ experience at 15 years, then “B” receives 18.75 points (15 / 20) = .75 x 25 = 18.75).

Vendor should enter number of years’ experience: ______________ years

Vendors not providing documentation with their bid submission or do not have the minimum three (3) years in business will receive zero (0) points for this criteria and may be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award.

C. Any Additional Fees (5 points)

Bidders should outline any additional fees that may be associated with providing bartending services on a separate sheet. For bidders who do not have any additional fees, shall indicate so by bidding one penny ($0.01) on Commodity Line 2. By failure to comply with the instructions outlined within Part 12C, it shall result in zero 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.

(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.

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(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 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 will 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 13 Tax Exempt Status Do not include Federal Excise Tax, Kentucky Sales or Use Tax in prices quoted in response to this solicitation.

Section 14 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

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2600000441 Final Bartending Services - My Old Kentucky Home State 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 15 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 16 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 17 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.

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

Section 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.

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

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 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 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 should refer in writing any such problems and/or disagreements that cannot be resolved to the Office of Procurement Services for settlement.

Section 26 Addition or Deletion of Items or Services

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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 27 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 28 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 29 Payments The Commonwealth will make payment within thirty (30) working days of receipt of contractor's invoice or of acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with KRS 45.453 and KRS 45.454.

Payments are predicated upon successful completion and acceptance of the described work, services, supplies, or commodities, and delivery of the required documentation. Invoices for payment shall be submitted to the agency contact person or its representative.

Section 30 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 31 Inquiries

All questions shall be submitted in writing by Monday, April 7th, 2026, at 5:00PM ET 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

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2600000441 Final Bartending Services - My Old Kentucky Home State 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 – VENDOR QUESTION FORM)

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), concerning this procurement shall be addressed to:

Commonwealth Buyer Vivianne Leonard

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

Office of Procurement Services

200 MERO STREET, 5th FLOOR

FRANKFORT KY 40622

(502) 564-4510 vivianne.leonard@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 32 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 33 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

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2600000441 Final Bartending Services - My Old Kentucky Home State 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 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

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET

200 MERO STREET, 5th FLOOR

FRANKFORT KY 40622

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 the following link:

https://revenue.ky.gov/Forms/10A100(P)(4-25)_FINAL_locked%20Fill-in.pdf

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

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Section 37 Access to Records The state agency certifies that it is in compliance with the provisions of KRS 45A.150, "Access to contractor's books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence directly pertinent to the contract." The Contractor, as defined in KRS 45A.030, agrees that the contracting agency, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Legislative Research Commission, or their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, which are directly pertinent to this agreement for the purpose of financial audit or program review. The Contractor also recognizes that any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, received during a financial audit or program review shall be subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884. Records and other prequalification information confidentially disclosed as part of the bid process shall not be deemed as directly pertinent to the agreement and shall be exempt from disclosure as provided in KRS 61.878(1)(c).

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: 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, 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=50474

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at:

https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Contractor shall send a notice to each labor union or…