• Proprietary Information: The Vendor should submit one (1) original copy of the proprietary information and 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.

E-mailed Proposals shall not be accepted.

Proposals shall be submitted to:

Kentucky State University Attn: Fran Pinkston Academic Services Building (ASB), Suite 429 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601

Proposals shall be submitted by the RFP Closing Date and Time (both are identified on the cover page of this RFP). Bidders are cautioned to allow adequate delivery time to ensure timely delivery of bid proposals. Late bid proposals are ineligible for consideration.

ANY PROPOSAL RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME SHALL BE REJECTED.

The outside cover of the package containing the original and copies of the technical proposal and proprietary information shall be marked:

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE OPERATIONS RFP 25-06 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Name of Vendor April 23, 2025 3:00 pm

The outside cover of the package containing the cost proposal shall be marked:

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE OPERATIONS RFP 25-06 COST PROPOSAL Name of Vendor April 23, 2025 3:00 pm

All proposals must be received no later than the closing date and time listed on the cover page of this RFP. All submitted Proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.