Section 1

Scope of Contract

Kentucky State University issues this solicitation to establish a contract to provide two (2) walk-in coolers described in Section 2 (Bid Specifications). This equipment will be placed at the KSU (Kentucky State University) Harold R Benson Research and Demonstration Farm and used to store research and demonstration seed, feed, fruit, vegetables, soil samples and plant samples.

Section 2

Bid Specifications

Kentucky State University is seeking two (2) walk-in coolers, delivered, and installed, that shall meet the following specifications:

• Two (2) floorless coolers, 4" urethane foam, 26ga Galvanized steel stucco embossed,
• Two (2) Outdoor cooler condensing units that includes liquid kit and defrost timer, scroll compressor, 122 MBTUH capacity 25 SSt, R04A, 230/1, MCA 15.0 AMP/MOPD 20.0 AMP
• Two (2) Cooler Evaporator with air defrost, 2 fans, 11.7.0 MBTUH Capacity at 10TD, 120V. 25F SST, R404A
• Two (2) Insulated entrance doors, wide enough for a pallet to fit through
• Supplier must include and provide disposal of old equipment and cooler units
• Supplier must include all accessories to ensure adequate power and function
• The units will be placed at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort KY 40601.

Section 3

Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to request vendor responses in order to provide the requested services under contract to the University as needed.

Section 4

General

This solicitation specifies requested items. It is not the intention of this solicitation to eliminate vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these requested items are written around specific needs of Kentucky State University. The University reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications contained herein.

Initial Contract Period

The contract established from this solicitation shall be for the initial period of the date of contract award through June 30, 2024.

Section 6

Renewal Clause – Optional Renewal Period

Not applicable.

Section 7

Exceptions to Specifications

Vendors are cautioned that changes made to the solicitation other than in the designated fields for response shall render the response invalid and result in a non-responsive bid. Otherwise, it will be considered that items/services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials/services that meet