KY Unemployment Laws & Regulations Books

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Education and Labor Cabinet - Employment Services, is soliciting quotes for the production and delivery of updated Kentucky Unemployment Compensation Laws and Regulation Books. This Request for Quote (RFQ 758 2500000005) seeks 500 copies of perfect-bound regulatory reference books based on the 2015 edition template, updated to incorporate all statutory and regulatory changes through the end of the 2024 legislative session. The books must be printed on 60-pound uncoated paper in a 6" x 10" format with approximately 125 pages, feature navy blue 240 gsm coated covers with white font, and include comprehensive updates to the title page, table of contents, and index. The quoted price must be all-inclusive, covering editorial services, printing, materials, and freight-prepaid delivery to 500 Mero Street, 4th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Written questions were due by August 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET, and quote submissions closed on August 16, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET through the Kentucky eProcurement system. The contract will be awarded on a "Group All" basis, with evaluation based on best value criteria allocating 90 points to price (lowest bidder receives maximum points) and 10 points to delivery performance (with preference for delivery by or before October 30, 2024). Prior to award, successful vendors must submit Certificates of Insurance with Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, completed Kentucky Tax Registration Form 10A100, required affidavits attesting compliance with campaign finance laws, and proof of Secretary of State registration if applicable.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries and Kentucky Industries for the Blind may receive additional preference points of up to 20 percent and 15 percent respectively. No specific incumbent vendor information has been identified in the solicitation documents. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date and must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with no federal excise tax or Kentucky sales or use tax included. The contract is established as an award contract to be utilized by state agencies as needed, with no specified initial term or renewal options, though the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel with 30 days' written notice. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value or budget range; pricing is based on historical data from the 2015 edition procurement of 1,500 copies at $7.55 each, though the current solicitation requests only 500 copies with updated content. Vendors must be pre-registered in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://vss.ky.gov to submit electronic bids, and all submissions must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment A and any subsequent addenda.