any and all Proposals, whenever, in the sole opinion of the University, such action shall serve the best interests of the University.

SECTION 50 – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

50.1 Disposition of Proposals

All proposals become the property of Kentucky State University. The successful proposal shall be incorporated into the resulting contract by reference.

50.2 Rules for Withdrawal of Proposals

Prior to the date specified for receipt of offers, a submitted proposal may be withdrawn by submitting a signed written request for its withdrawal to the Buyer.

50.3 Submission of RFP Response

Each qualified Vendor shall submit only one (1) proposal. Alternate proposals shall not be allowed. Failure to submit as specified shall result in a non-responsive proposal.

Affidavit

The Vendor should complete and sign the Affidavit included as Attachment A of this solicitation. An authorized representative of the vendor shall sign where indicated on the Affidavit. If the Affidavit is not signed the proposal shall be deemed non-responsive.

Acknowledgement of Addenda

Any Addenda or instructions issued by the Buyer prior to the proposal deadline shall become a part of this RFP. No instructions or changes shall be binding unless documented by a properly issued addendum. It is the Vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Vendors are encouraged to acknowledge each addendum by signing and submitting the latest addendum with their response. However, signing the Affidavit as indicated above constitutes the Vendor's acknowledgement of and agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

Proposal Packaging and Submission Address

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: The Technical Proposal the Cost Proposal and the Proprietary Information.

• The Technical Proposal: The Vendor should include one (1) original paper copy of the technical proposal, clearly marked as the original. The bidder should submit one (1) thumb/flash drive having an exact copy of the original as a .pdf included. The copy requested is necessary in the evaluation of the bid proposal. Bid proposals shall not include embedded documents or hyperlinks to external content. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PRICING INFORMATION IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.
• The Cost Proposal: The Vendor should submit one (1) original paper copy of the cost proposal, clearly marked as the original. Pricing shall only be provided in the Cost Proposal. All costs shall be in compliance with the Kentucky General Assembly, Government Contract Review Committee policy