RFB-758-2700000016-2 | Lodge Room Window Treatments for Blue Licks SRP

The solicitation RFB-758-2700000016-2 seeks window treatments for lodge rooms at Blue Licks SRP under the Kentucky Department of Parks, with a submission deadline of August 11, 2026. The procurement is for commercial products, specifically window shades, to be delivered and installed at the project site in Kentucky, with F.O.B. Destination terms requiring the vendor to bear all freight costs. Products must be delivered in original, unopened manufacturer Packaging, labeled per the Window Shade Schedule, and certified to meet NFPA 701 flame resistance, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 safety standards, GREENGUARD Gold indoor air quality criteria, and relevant LEED requirements where applicable. Compliance with accessibility standards under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act is mandatory. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability by maintaining an AM Best insurance rating of B+ or higher and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Commonwealth as additional insured on a primary, non-contributory basis, with all subcontractors meeting the same requirements. A written disclosure of any use of generative AI is required, with prohibition of using Commonwealth data in such systems without express approval. Contractors must also disclose any statutory violations regarding taxes, wages, or safety within the past five years and adhere to Kentucky’s Equal Employment Act obligations, including affirmative action reporting and non-discrimination practices. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal as a single PDF under 65,000 KB, including mandatory attachments such as firm experience, project team details, Federal Standard Form 330 Part II, required affidavits for qualified bidders, and a notarized signature page. The evaluation is weighted heavily toward price at 90%, with delivery and installation timeliness accounting for the remaining 10%, following a best-value, trade-off approach rather than LPTA. Late deliveries incur a penalty of 1% per day. Invoices must include contract number, item descriptions, quantities, unit prices, and total amounts, and be submitted via the Personal Service Contract Invoice form to the designated agency contact. Payments are processed through the Finance and Administration Cabinet in Frankfort, Kentucky. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline, with no exceptions for technical or registration delays, and bidders must register in the VSS system 24–48 hours in advance.