RFB-758-2600000540-1 | Chemical Analysis Testing Services

The contract solicitation RFB-758-2600000540-1 seeks Chemical Analysis Testing Services from vendors to support Kentucky state agencies, with performance primarily centered in Frankfort, KY, and potentially extending to other locations across the state. The base contract term is one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional two-year periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to nine years. Vendors must provide comprehensive laboratory testing services for a defined list of chemical analytes as detailed in Attachment B, adhering to NIOSH and OSHA-approved methods, and must deliver results within seven business days of sample receipt; failure to meet this deadline incurs a 1% daily invoice deduction. Pricing is submitted via Attachment B, though no current price values are populated, leaving the estimated contract value undetermined. Evaluation for award follows a Best Value - Ranking Approach, where price is the dominant factor scored out of 100 points, with the lowest price receiving full points and others rated proportionally, while delivery performance serves as a mandatory pass/fail threshold. Vendors must submit a Required Affidavit (Attachment A) to claim resident or qualified bidder status, and foreign entities must provide a Certificate of Authority from the Kentucky Secretary of State. Compliance with state regulations is mandatory, including adherence to KAR 5:330 for recycled material usage, CIO-126 prohibiting unauthorized AI use and requiring full disclosure of AI involvement, and KRS 45.453/45.454 governing payment timelines. Insurance must be provided on an ACORD form with an AM Best B+ rating, naming the Finance and Administration Cabinet as an additional insured. Vendors are liable for all freight costs under F.O.B. Destination terms and must not engage in boycotts or lobbying violations. Invoices are submitted directly to the Commonwealth Buyer, Tierra Johnson, and payment is expected within 30 working days. The solicitation requires electronic submission via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by June 3, 2026, with no paper bids accepted. All proposed equipment must be new, in first-class condition, and current model year, and vendors are subject to semi-annual reporting of sales and transactions with the Commonwealth.