Samsung Galaxy S7 Tablets

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2300000232) on behalf of the Kentucky State Police Supply Section for the procurement of twenty Samsung Galaxy S7 tablets. The tablets must feature 128GB storage capacity, 6GB RAM, a 12.4-inch display in black or silver, wireless transmission capability with AT&T cell phone connectivity, a charging cable, and a protective carry case with strap in black or dark gray. Delivery is to be included in the bid cost and directed to the Kentucky State Police Supply Section at 94 Airport Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. The solicitation was initially issued on October 12, 2022, with a closing date of October 26, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. ET, though a modification was issued on October 17, 2022, noting that Samsung Galaxy S7 tablets have been discontinued and the agency will transition to S8 models with updated specifications. Vendors' written questions were due by October 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Award decisions will be made on a best value basis using weighted evaluation criteria: 90 points for price (with the lowest price receiving maximum points and other bidders scored proportionally) and 10 points for delivery time in working days (with the shortest delivery time receiving maximum points and other bidders scored proportionally). All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the solicitation documents, and bidders must submit responses electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system after registering 24 to 48 hours prior to bid submission.

The Commonwealth applies reciprocal preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualifications-based preferences to Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), Kentucky Industries for the Blind, nonprofits furthering Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 163, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities (each receiving 15 percent preference). Vendors must submit the Kentucky Revenue Form 10A100 Tax Registration Application, Certificate of Authority for foreign entities, required annual affidavits certifying compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration requirements, and state tax payment obligations, as well as EEO forms if applicable. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify an overall contract budget or award value; instead, vendors are required to quote pricing on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, excluding federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes. The contract will serve only the KSP Supply Section and may be cancelled by the Commonwealth with 30 days' written notice. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552, and billing information should be directed to KSP Financial Grant Management at 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Online bidding through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service platform is permitted for this procurement.