This is an Invitation to Bid for moving services for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Bids are due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 22, 2026. The project involves moving furnishings from the Elizabethtown campus science building to the old East Hard High School. The estimated total value for the project is not to exceed $150,**** must quote a per-hour rate and ensure their total estimated cost does not exceed the project budget. The work is expected to start on May 13, 2026, and be completed by May 29, 2026. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via BidLocker or by mail/drop-off. Failure to complete the project within the specified timeline will result in the bidder being held financially responsible for incurred damages. KCTCS is exempt from sales tax.
The bid notice states that the moving project is expected to be started and completed from May 13, 2026, to May 29, 2026. The bidder acknowledges that not completing this project would cause harm to ECTC and would be legally/financially responsible for such incurred damages.
The bid notice states that payment terms are Net 30 days. KRS **** to **** require that all bills shall be paid within 30 working days of either the receipt of correct invoice, and receipt of goods or services in satisfactory condition. A penalty payment of 1% per month shall be added to the amount due the supplier for each full or partial month that the payment exceeds 30 working days unless the invoice is in dispute.
The bid notice states that KCTCS intends to award a contract to the responsive and responsible suppliers, based on best value, who meets the terms, conditions, and specifications of this invitation to bid. The best value ranking approach considers price (90 points), delivery (10 points), and years of experience (10 points).
The bid notice states that a minimum of 10 years of providing moving services is required. A maximum of twenty years experience will be considered for evaluation purposes. The supplier with the most years of experience will be given the maximum score.
The bid notice states that bidder acknowledges that not completing this project would cause harm to ECTC and would be legally/financially responsible for such incurred damages. Bidder will be responsible for any damage to ECTC's property due to the negligence of moving staff.
The bid notice states that the site visit is mandatory and must be completed by April 22, 2026. Any bidders wishing to schedule a site visit must contact the KCTCS representative listed. No questions will be answered at the site visit.
The bid notice states that the deadline for written questions sent via email to the issuing officer is April 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET. Questions must be submitted in writing by this date after the site visit is completed.
The bid notice states that the bidder will be paid for hours worked not to exceed $150,**** for the entire project. The estimated total value for the project is not to exceed $150,****.