45A.080 Competitive sealed bidding.
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(1)Contracts exceeding the amount provided by KRS 45A.100 shall be awarded by
competitive sealed bidding, which may include the use of a reverse auction, unless
it is determined in writing that this method is not practicable. Factors to be
considered in determining whether competitive sealed bidding is not practicable
shall include:
(a)Whether specifications can be prepared that permit award on the basis of best
value; and
(b)The available sources, the time and place of performance, and other relevant
circumstances as are appropriate for the use of competitive sealed bidding.
(2)The invitation for bids shall state that awards shall be made on the basis of best
value. In any contract which is awarded under an invitation to bid which requires
delivery by a specified date and imposes a penalty for late delivery, if the delivery is
late, the contractor shall be given the opportunity to present evidence that the cause
of the delay was beyond his control. If it is the opinion of the purchasing officer that
there is sufficient justification for delayed delivery, the purchasing officer may
adjust or waive any penalty that is provided for in the contract.
(3)Adequate public notice of the invitation for bids and any reverse auction shall be
given a sufficient time prior to the date set forth for the opening of bids or
beginning of the reverse auction. The notice may include posting on the Internet or
publication in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the state as
determined by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet not less than
seven
(7)days before the date set for the opening of the bids and any reverse
auction. The provisions of this subsection shall also apply to price contracts and
purchase contracts of state institutions of higher education.
(4)Bids shall be opened publicly or entered through a reverse auction at the time and
place designated in the invitation for bids. At the time the bids are opened, or the
reverse auction has ended, the purchasing agency shall announce the agency's
engineer's estimate, if applicable, and make it a part of the agency records pertaining
to the letting of any contract for which bids were received. Each written or reverse
auction bid, together with the name of the bidder and the agency's engineer's
estimate, shall be recorded and be open to public inspection. Electronic bid opening
and posting of the required information for public viewing shall satisfy the
requirements of this subsection.
(5)The contract shall be awarded by written notice to the responsive and responsible
bidder whose bid offers the best value.
(6)Correction or withdrawal of written or reverse auction bids shall be allowed only to
the extent permitted by regulations issued by the secretary.