IT Hardware for KSB

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Education is procuring IT hardware for the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The procurement includes various assistive technology devices such as portable video magnifiers, desktop video magnifiers, large-print keyboards, a braille display, and a carrying case. The solicitation requires delivery of all items by September 1, 2021. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive and responsible bidder based on a best value evaluation considering price, delivery, and warranty. Bidders must provide pricing, delivery, and warranty information, and may propose alternate brands. The contract has a $20,000 per fiscal year limitation and can be modified by mutual agreement. The solicitation has a due date of August 20, 2021.

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The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders such as the Department of Corrections. Past vendor performance may also be considered in the award. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractors are not specified. The solicitation does not provide a budget range, but the contract is limited to $20,000 per fiscal year.