Framing Supplies REBID

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Purchases, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 605 2500000007 on behalf of the Office of Support Services to procure framing supplies through a master agreement contract. The solicitation encompasses 15 line items of frame shop supplies, including transfer tape, foam core boards, molding in various styles and sizes, matboard, framing glass, corrugated cardboard sheets, wire for hanging pictures, screw eyes, framer points, and dry mount foam board. Bidders must submit quotations electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service website at https://vss.ky.gov by the closing date of July 16, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. The initial contract period begins upon award and extends through June 30, 2025, with optional renewal for four additional one-year periods subject to written approval from both the vendor and KYTC Division of Purchases, plus a potential 90-day extension. Awards will be made on a "best value" basis with 95 points allocated to price (lowest bidder receives maximum points) and 5 points allocated to delivery time (vendors must specify exact delivery times in calendar days after receipt of delivery order, with late deliveries incurring a 1% daily deduction from invoices). The tentative award date is July 23, 2024, and all bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after closing.

Kentucky resident bidder reciprocal preference and qualified bidder preferences of 15-20% of maximum points apply per KRS 45A.490-494 and 200 KAR 5:410, providing advantageous consideration to in-state vendors and qualified businesses. Vendors must be registered with the Commonwealth eProcurement System, and foreign entities are required to provide a Secretary of State Certificate of Authority. Price increases are prohibited during the first 12 months of the contract term and limited to one increase thereafter, subject to industry-wide justification. No specific incumbent vendors or budget range is identified in the solicitation; however, the Commonwealth estimates quantities for planning purposes only and is obligated to purchase only what agencies need during the contract term. No bidders' conference has been specified for this procurement.