Not applicable.
Vendors are cautioned that changes made to the solicitation other than in the designated fields for response shall render the response invalid and result in a non-responsive bid. Otherwise, it will be considered that items/services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials/services that meet these specifications. Any exceptions shall be marked as such within the body of the bid and explained on a separate page. The University is not bound to accept any exceptions.
Unless otherwise specified, brands and specifications referenced in this solicitation are meant to establish a minimum standard of quality only. Bidders may bid brands/ specifications they consider to be equal by specifying the brand(s)/specifications and inserting the brand name(s), model number(s), etc. on which they are bidding. Bids offering "equal" products/specifications will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bid and are determined by Kentucky State University to meet or exceed fully the minimum essential specifications and salient characteristics referenced in the Solicitation. Bids that contain products/specifications that fail to meet the minimum essential requirements shall be deemed non-responsive. Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non-responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation.
Prospective bidders are required to comply with Recycle Requirements for the purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing with a minimum recycled content to the extent practicable per 200 KAR 5:330.
It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Electronic Bid submittal is the vendor's agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.
This contract shall be for use by Kentucky State University.
A contract resulting from this solicitation, with the consent of Kentucky State University and the vendor, may be offered to other entities requiring the product(s) or service(s).
A. Disposition of Proposals