RFB-758-2700000219-1 | Brochure racks and sell advertising space for brochures

The Kentucky Department of Tourism is seeking a vendor to supply brochure racks and manage advertising space at various rest areas and welcome centers across the state, including locations in Shelby, Williamsburg, Berea, Bullitt, Franklin, Christian, and Whitehaven counties, as well as several interstate mile markers. The vendor must provide at least one rack per location, each featuring 30 to 60 slots capable of accommodating 4" x 9" brochure cards and 8" x 10.5" magazine-style publications. All services must be provided at no cost to the agency, and the vendor is responsible for obtaining advertising that is in good taste and character. Maintenance is required at least once per week to ensure a 90% fill rate. Additionally, the vendor must provide complimentary slots for the Kentucky Department of Tourism and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The contract is awarded based on a Best Value Ranking Approach, with a primary focus on the commission remittance percentage, where a minimum of 5% of gross advertising revenue must be paid to the Commonwealth. Bidders are evaluated on a pass/fail basis regarding their years of experience within the United States. To be eligible, vendors must comply with various Kentucky laws, including tax filings, unemployment insurance payments, and workers' compensation policies. Submissions must be made electronically via the Commonwealth eProcurement System by December 1, 2026. The agreement is subject to standard termination provisions and requires adherence to the CIO-126 Artificial Intelligence Policy and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.