This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Kenton County Board of Education for the KCSD Discount Bid **** Supplement D. Bids must be received by April 14, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST. Bids can be mailed or emailed. The bid opening will be on April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract period is from May 5, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Vendors must complete and submit a conflict of interest form, and Kentucky bidders must complete a resident bidder affidavit. A Certificate of Insurance is required for contractors working on board premises. Samples may be required. All deliveries must be made F. O. B. destination to various KCSD locations within two weeks of receiving a purchase order. Payment terms are net **** days. Penalties for default may include deduction of excess costs. Protests or controversies must be filed in writing with the Executive Director of Operations within 14 days after the award.
The bid notice states that all deliveries shall be complete within two 2 weeks from receipt of purchase order.
The bid notice states that payment terms are net 45 60 days. Payments are made the day following the regularly held monthly board meeting.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall make available and honor all manufacturers warranties standard and extended.
The bid notice states that contracts may be awarded on an item, group, or total basis whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the board. The board reserves the right to make multiple awards to two or more companies on the same item or similar item.
The bid notice states that the board reserves the right to reject any bid where evidence or information submitted by the bidder does not provide satisfactory proof that the bidder is qualified to carry out the details of the contract.
The bid notice states that in case of default by the contractor, the board may procure the articles and services from other sources and may deduct the amount of excess cost so paid from any unpaid balance due to the vendor.
The bid notice states that samples may be required to assist in making decisions for awarding of contracts. The samples must be furnished by the time and date specified for the bid opening. Failure to furnish samples may disqualify the bid.
The bid notice states that a protest or notice of other controversy regarding the solicitation must be filed prior to opening. A protest or notice of other controversy regarding an award must be filed promptly within fourteen 14 days after the award.
