Uk - University Of Kentucky - Ky - Agency Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by 05/29/2026 at 3:00 p. m. Lexington, KY time.

The university utilizes Payment Plus epayables as its primary default form of payment. For check payments, payment terms are net30. For ACH direct payments, payment terms are net15.

The bid proposal form requires bidders to provide warranty information with their response.

Bids will be evaluated and the award made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who offers the best value to the university and meets the terms, conditions and specifications of the invitation for bids.

The university may evaluate various factors including but not limited to financial resources, experience, organization, technical qualifications, available resources, record of performance, integrity, judgment, ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the contract, and adversarial relationship between the bidder and the university.

The university reserves the right to request samples of any or all items bid in order to determine compliance with the specifications. The bidder must provide the samples within ten 10 days of the request and at no charge to the university.

Failure to coordinate all discussions concerning solicitations through the appropriate contracting officer or other purchasing official within the University of Kentucky Procurement Services, or communicating with any university administrator, faculty, staff, or board of trustees member concerning this solicitation, is grounds for the bidder's disqualification.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall reach substantial completion 325 consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement as specified in the work order letter, and final completion shall be 30 days thereafter. contractor shall reach substantial completion 325 consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement as specified in the work order letter, and final completion shall be 30 days thereafter.

The bid notice states that recommendation for award of contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid provided by a bidder determined to be capable responsible in all respects to perform the scope of work as the best value to the medical center. ecommendation for award of contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid provided by a bidder determined to be capable responsible in all respects to perform the scope of work as the best value to the medical center.

The bid notice states that recommendation for award of contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid provided by a bidder determined to be capable responsible in all respects to perform the scope of work as the best value to the medical center. ecommendation for award of contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid provided by a bidder determined to be capable responsible in all respects to perform the scope of work as the best value to the medical center.

The bid notice indicates that a pre-bid conference will be held for this project on 05/12/2026 at 11:00 a. m. EST at the project site: **** Seaton Avenue, Greenup, Kentucky **** prebid conference will be held for this project on **** @11:00 a. m. est at project site: **** seaton avenue greenup, kentucky ****.

The bid notice states that written questions must be submitted no later than 05/12/2026 at 3:00 p. m. Russell, KY time. written questions flvone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to supply chain operations, no later lhan **** at 3:00 pm russell, ky time.

The bid notice states that all work must be completed no later than August 14, 2026.

The bid notice states that the final award of contract will be made based on the lowest, responsive and responsible bid which offers the best value.

The bid notice mentions a determination of responsibility as a required document for bid submission, implying qualification criteria will be assessed.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice states that written questions can be submitted no later than **** at 1:00 pm Lexington, ky time.

The bid proposals must be received by 3 p. m. Lexington, KY time on May 28, 2026.

The university utilizes Payment Plus ePayables as its primary default form of payment, with payments made immediately upon confirmation of goods receipt and invoice. For check payments, terms are net30. For ACH direct payments, terms are net15.

The university will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the university, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in this RFP, with primary criteria being offeror qualifications, services defined, and financial proposal.

Offerors must demonstrate qualifications including firm overview and retirement consulting experience, key personnel and staffing model, relevant experience and proven performance, risk identification and mitigation capability, fiduciary capabilities, financial stability and regulatory standing, sustainability and responsible business practices, and differentiation and value proposition.

Nonadherence to University Brand Standards can have a penalty up to and including contract cancellation.

The deadline for written questions is May 7, 2026, at 3 p. m. Lexington time.