All proposals become the property of Kentucky State University. The successful proposal shall be incorporated into the resulting contract by reference.

B. Rules for Withdrawal of Proposals

Prior to the date specified for receipt of offers, a submitted proposal may be withdrawn by submitting a signed written request for its withdrawal to the Purchasing Director.

C. Submission of RFB Response

Each qualified vendor shall submit only one (1) proposal. Alternate proposals shall not be allowed. Failure to submit as specified shall result in a non-responsive proposal.

Any Addenda or instructions issued by the Purchasing Department prior to the proposal deadline shall become a part of this RFB. Such addenda shall be acknowledged in the Proposal. No instructions or changes shall be binding unless documented by a properly issued addendum. It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation.

Bidders are cautioned to allow adequate delivery time to ensure timely delivery of bid proposals. Late bid proposals are ineligible for consideration.

D. Format and Submission of RFB Response

Proposals shall be submitted to the contact listed on the cover page of the RFB. Proposals shall be submitted by the RFB Closing Date and Time (both are identified on the cover page of this RFB).

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

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

RFB 24-002 PRICE PROPOSAL VENDOR NAME CLOSING DATE AND TIME

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

The Vendor shall submit the following as part of the RFB response:

  1. The completed Cost Form – The vendor should follow any instructions on the Cost Form (See Attachment B). Cost proposals shall not be accepted unless they are submitted using the Cost Form.
  2. The signed Affidavit (Attachment C)

Kentucky State University is exempt from paying sales or use taxes, except on those items and/or purchase transactions that are specifically exempted by law.

Costs for developing the proposals are solely the responsibility of the offerors.