The following schedule presents the anticipated schedule for major activities associated with the RFP distribution and proposal submission. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change the Schedule of Activities, including the associated dates and times.
Schedule of RFP Activities
| Release of RFP | February 28, 2024 |
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| Vendor Written Questions due by 12:00 PM EST • (SUBMIT QUESTIONS ON ATTACHMENT B - VENDORS’ QUESTION FORM) | March 19, 2024 |
| Kentucky State University’s Response to Vendor Written Questions | March 21, 2024 |
| Proposals due by 2:00 PM EDT. | March 28, 2024 |
| All bids shall be time stamped by the Kentucky State University Purchasing Department no later than the due date and time defined in this Solicitation. In-person or courier-delivered bids in response to this Solicitation shall be delivered to Fran Pinkston, Kentucky State University. | |
| *NOTE: ALL TIME REFERENCES ARE TO THE EASTERN TIME ZONE. | |
Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, historically black land-grant University serving approximately 2,200 full-time and part-time students from around the world. The University is located at 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky. The University's 882-acre campus includes a 204-acre agricultural research farm and a 306-acre environmental education center.
The University's vision is to prepare today's students as global citizens, lifelong learners and problem solvers.
The Kentucky State Board of Regents is the governing body of Kentucky State University. The Board consists of eleven (11) members, including a staff representative, a student representative, faculty representative and eight (8) Governor-appointed members. The Student Government Association (SGA) President serves as the Student Regent for one academic year and is replaced by his/her successor. More information about the Board of Regents is available at https://www.kysu.edu/board-of-regents/index.php
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo currently serves as president of Kentucky State University.
The University's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. The accounting and financial reporting functions of the University utilize Ellucian Banner as the current financial management system and are centralized under the Finance and Administration Office. More information about current financial status is available at: http://cpe.ky.gov/data/reports/ksufinancialassessment.pdf.
Organizationally, the external auditor and/or Offeror providing audit services shall report to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. Administratively, it may report to the President or the Vice President of Finance and Administration, at the discretion of the Board of Regents.