the maximum 90 points ($3.00 / $3.00 = 1.00 x 90 = 90). Assume bidder “B” is the next lowest bidder at $4.00, then “B” receives 67.5 points ($3.00 / $4.00) = .75 x 90 = 67.5).
The bidder shall clearly state the number of years in business for requested services. Years in business should only include years in business within the United States. One (1) year in business is the minimum requirement for this criteria. Points are only given to bidders who meet or exceed the one (1) year requirement. The bidder with the greatest number of years (not to exceed 20 years for evaluation purposes) receives the maximum number of points. The bidder with the next largest number of years, receives points by dividing the next largest number of years in business by the largest number of years in business and multiplying that percentage by the available points. For example, 10 points is allocated to the largest number of years of business, for this procurement, bidder "A" bids 20 years as the bidder with the largest number of years in business and receives the maximum of 10 points (20 / 20 = 1.00 x 10 = 10). Assume bidder "B" is the bidder with the next largest number of years in business at 15 years, then "B" receives 7.5 points (15 / 20) = .75 x 10 = 7.5. Documentation verifying the years of business is required before award and should be submitted with the solicitation response. Verification documentation may include such items as Articles of Incorporation, Secretary of State Registration, Certificate of Assumed Name filed with the County Clerk, Business or Financial Records showing proof of purchase of business/company.
Best Value scoring is subject to Reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders (KAR 2005:410).
KRS 45A.490 Definitions for KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494. As used in KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494: (1) "Contract" means any agreement of a public agency, including grants and orders, for the purchase or disposal of supplies, services, construction, or any other item; and (2) "Public agency" has the same meaning as in KRS 61.805.
Past Vendor Performance related to past or current contracts with Kentucky State University may be considered in the award of this Contract. Vendors with a record of poor performance in the last twelve (12) months may be found non-responsive and ineligible for award.
Do not include Federal Excise Tax, Kentucky Sales or Use Tax in prices quoted in response to this solicitation.
Solicitation or quotation forms that include terms and conditions not in conformity with the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be deemed non-responsive. Kentucky State University shall not be bound by any part(s) of the bidder's response to this solicitation that contains information, options, conditions, terms, or prices neither requested nor required in the solicitation. In the event of any conflicts between the specifications, terms and conditions indicated by Kentucky State University and those indicated by the contractor, those of Kentucky State University take precedence. The contract supersedes all bids or other prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to this subject.