How to Submit a Solicitation Response Online.pdf

This document is a comprehensive guide from the Commonwealth of Kentucky detailing how to submit an online response through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for vendors to participate in state solicitations, covering five types of solicitations: Public, Private, Partnership Notice, Request for Bid, Request for Information, Request for Proposal, and Request for Quote. The document walks users through the entire online bidding process, including creating an account, searching for opportunities, selecting lines, responding to criteria, entering comments, adding attachments, and submitting a response.

The guide emphasizes the importance of carefully reviewing solicitation details, completing all required fields, and uploading necessary documentation. Vendors must have a VSS account to submit responses, with a maximum attachment size of 65000 KB per file and a limit of ten documents at a time. The system provides email notifications upon successful submission, and vendors can track their responses through the "My Responses" section. If vendors encounter issues, they can contact the Customer Resource Center help desk by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or by phone at 502-564-9641 or toll-free at 877-973-4357.