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 for state solicitations. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for vendors to navigate the online bidding process, covering five types of solicitations: Public, Private, Partnership Notice, Request for Bid, Request for Information, and Request for Proposal. The document walks users through each stage of submitting an online bid, including selecting lines, responding to criteria, entering general comments, adding attachments, and reviewing and submitting the final response.

The guide emphasizes the importance of creating a VSS account, carefully reviewing solicitation details, and ensuring all required documentation is completed and uploaded. Key technical specifications include a maximum attachment size of 65000 KB per file, a 1500-character limit for comments, and specific instructions for entering unit prices, delivery days, and contract amounts. The document also provides guidance on viewing submitted responses, understanding response statuses, and troubleshooting potential submission issues, with contact information for the Customer Resource Center available for vendors needing additional assistance.