BACKGROUND: On September 3, 2020, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved the University’s Pouring Rights RFP solicitation seeking one (1) qualified vendor to provide a national brand of beverages for the Kentucky State University and University events. The University then solicited proposals for competitive negotiation in accordance with KRS 45A.085 and 200 KAR 5:307.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: KSU is seeking a vendor partner who shall:

The University received two proposals in response to the University’s Pouring Rights RFP solicitation to provide KSU with non-vending fountain beverages for campus dining, catering, university retail and concession and to provide KSU with in-kind contribution.

The University formed a committee of five (5) members drawn from various campus units to evaluate and score the proposals.

The University Purchasing Officer opened the sealed bids included with the proposals.

The committee evaluated those two proposals and identified the responsible and responsive vendor whose proposal was determined to be the most advantageous to the Commonwealth, taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposal.

The committee has recommended that the University select that vendor and begin contract negotiations.