Kentucky State University will evaluate the Vendor's cost proposal based on the cost portion of the Evaluation Criteria.

For Meal Plan Pricing Component, The lowest cost firm will receive maximum points; other firms will be assigned points based on this cost formula. The Vendor with the lowest price receives the maximum score. The Vendor with the next lowest price receives points by dividing the lowest price by the next lowest price and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 250 points is allocated to the lowest price criteria for this procurement. Vendor "A" bids $3.00 as the lowest Vendor and receives the maximum 250 points ($3.00 / $3.00 = 1.00 x45 = 45). Assume Vendor "B" is the next lowest Vendor at $4.00, then "B" receives 187.5 points ($3.00 / $4.00 = .75 x 250 = 187.5).

Highest Amounts or Percentages on other criteria will receive maximum points. Others will be calculated based on competitors value divided by highest value multiplied by available points.

Reciprocal Preference for Kentucky Resident Bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder

The scoring of cost is subject to reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (See KRS 45A.490(1), (2), 45A.492, 45A.494 and KAR 200 5:410)

Determining the residency of a bidder for purposes of applying a reciprocal preference Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming bidder status shall submit the attached Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and