Fayette County Public Schools seeks proposals for a catalog discount contract for science equipment, materials, and supplies used by all schools and departments. Proposals due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time via BidNet or hard copy. Contract term January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, renewable for four additional one-year terms. Award based on best value: 500 points cost proposal (sample pricing and discount) and 500 points technical proposal (references, vendor experience, product variety, location). Multiple awards possible. No public bid opening. Questions due October 12, 2026 via BidNet. Deliveries to FCPS warehouse, free freight for items under 70 pounds. Insurance required. Kentucky resident bidder preference applies.
Proposals must be received by October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. proposals must be received prior to time designated in this solicitation. none shall be accepted thereafter.
Payments approved at board meetings on the fourth Monday of most months if invoices received by the first Monday. payments may be made early to take advantage of cash discounts offered provided the taking of such discounts is advantageous to fcps.
Best value based on 500 points cost proposal and 500 points technical proposal. the rfp shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive offerors. . . providing the best value.
Offerors must be responsible and responsive per KRS **** with a record of poor performance with the school district in the last 24 months may be found non responsible and ineligible for award.
KRS **** provides severe penalties for gratuities or kickbacks. krs **** provides severe penalties for violations of laws relating to gratuities or kickbacks to employees.
Samples may be requested and must be furnished free of expense. samples requested must be furnished free of expense to the board.
Protests must be submitted in writing within 14 days after the aggrieved person knows of the facts. the protest shall be submitted in writing, within 14 days after such aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.
Late proposals, modifications to terms, and noncompliance with tax filings may cause rejection. any proposals received after the due date and time. . . shall be considered a late proposal. a late proposal shall not be considered for award.