Patio Furniture

The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2600000077 for the procurement of patio furniture for Johnson County. The solicitation seeks bids for 24 line items totaling 107 individual units of outdoor furniture and accessories, including dining tables, chairs, rockers, gliders, benches, and umbrellas of varying sizes and umbrella bases, all specified in navy blue with smoke gray frames constructed from High Density Polyethylene or Marine Grade Poly with aluminum frames and chrome-plated fasteners. All pricing must include shipping, delivery, and installation charges to the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea's loop and back patio area, with the vendor responsible for unloading items, transporting them through the building, assembling all components requiring assembly, and bolting a 13-foot cantilever deck plate to concrete. All items must be covered by a manufacturer's warranty for a minimum of one year. Written vendor questions were due August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET, with bids closing September 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET. Evaluation will be based on best value scoring with price weighted at 90 points and delivery time at 10 points, with the bidder offering the lowest price and fastest delivery receiving maximum points; delivery must be specified in working days with a one percent daily deduction from invoices for each day delivery is missed. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format only, with bidders required to register in the Vendor Self Service System at least 24-48 hours prior to submission.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference against non-resident bidders from states with their own preferences, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and certain nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities may receive additional preferences of 15-20 percent of maximum points. All bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit if delivering items. Bidders claiming resident bidder status must submit the Required Annual Affidavit for Bidders, while nonresident bidders must submit their certificate of authority from the Kentucky Secretary of State. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Revenue Form 10A100 Kentucky Tax Registration Application and any required affidavits must be submitted prior to award. Payment will be made within 30 working days of invoice receipt or acceptance of goods, and the Commonwealth may cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.