S8 Samsung Galaxy Tablets & Book Covers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2300000810-3 for the procurement of Samsung Galaxy S8 tablets and protective book covers. The solicitation seeks 100 Samsung Galaxy S8 tablets featuring 11-inch displays, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage capacity in graphite color, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capability, charging cables, and manufacturer's warranty, along with 100 matching Herize Galaxy S8 book covers (Model #SM-T870 or approved equals) in black with built-in screen protectors, adjustable shoulder and hand straps, 360-degree rotatable swivel kickstands with pencil holders, and full body protection. All items must be delivered to the KYTC Office of Highway Safety at 200 Mero Street, 6th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622, with delivery costs included in bid offers. The solicitation was released on June 7, 2023, with written vendor questions due by June 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET and bid closing at June 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Evaluation follows a best value methodology with pricing weighted at 90 points and delivery time weighted at 10 points, for a total of 100 points, with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points and other bids scored proportionally. Delivery time must be specified in working days, with a one percent per day deduction applied for late deliveries. All bidding must be conducted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement System, and vendors proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature to verify equivalency or face non-responsive bid determinations.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference equal to preferences given by nonresident bidders' home states, while qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities receive preference equal to twenty percent of maximum points, with other qualified bidders receiving fifteen percent preference. All bidders must submit a notarized Annual Affidavit attesting to campaign finance compliance, and applicable entities must certify qualified bidder or resident bidder status with supporting documentation. The contract is awarded as a group award requiring all line items for a responsive bid, with no specified initial contract term or renewal options, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel with thirty days' written notice. Past purchase history indicates the KYTC purchased 100 tablets in August 2022 for $63,600.00 and 20 tablets in November 2022 for $11,925.20, suggesting a potential award value in the range of $60,000 to $75,000 based on historical pricing, though no specific budget allocation is stated in the solicitation. All proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, exclude federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes, and be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis.