21 30.23 Provisions in 200 KAR 5:312 generally are applicable for contractors engaged in the construction sector. Further, it states that the contractor and its surety for performance or payment bond has been required under the contract, shall be jointly and severally liable for all loss, cost, or damage sustained by the States as a result of the contractor's default. A contractor's surety liability shall not exceed the final sum specified in the contractor's bond. We are operating under the IT Sector, and hence these provisions are not applicable to bond requirements. Our question is, are these provisions still mandatory for contractors working under IT sector?

30.23 deals with provisions for termination of contract. These apply to all contracts. These are default, convenience and funding out. There is nothing here that would exclude IT projects.

22 30.25 Our company is a company incorporated and registered in India with its branch office at Delaware. Is it mandatory to register in the state of Kentucky, for all bidders for participating under this RFP?

Yes, that is a requirement of all bidders.

23 30.31 Are these provisions set forth in KRS 45A.245 mandatory for all contracting bidders?

Yes, you must acknowledge that those sections of KRS govern all contract claims.

24 30.32 Can we make the cap set for damages awarded on any contract claim under section KRS 45A.245 mutual?

No, those are the limits of liability for the University

25 40.3 Is it mandatory to name Kentucky State University as an additional insured in the policy for Comprehensive General Liability and also are all the insurance coverages mentioned mandatory since we have proposed as per the available coverage and also KRS does not explicitly mention any coverage requirement particularly?

No, KSU does not need to be named as an additional insured.

26 70 Section 200 KAR 5:307 pertains to funding requirements or bonds subject to negotiations. Is the requirement mandatory for funding?

This section simply states that we may negotiate with the top ranked vendor to reach an agreement.