FMC Golf Course Chemicals

Bid Specifications (Requirements that include the words "Shall", "Will", "Must" indicate a mandatory requirement) The following applies to all line items: Any manufacturer rebate or early order program benefit that can be applied must be noted in the bid including cash value when applicable. Bidder must provide label with bid. All products must be registered for use in golf course turf. All invoices to be mailed to Parks Central Office, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601, for processing. All invoices must be issued for each commodity line NOT by park. Any possible backorders or delays in product availability must be noted on bid. While the agency will accept approved equals of the brands listed, any substitutes must have identical active ingredients and percentages. Section 3 Purpose The purpose of this solicitation is to request vendor responses in order to provide these items under contract to agencies as needed. Section 4 General This solicitation specifies requested items. It is not the intention of this solicitation to eliminate vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these requested items are written around specific needs of State agencies. The Commonwealth reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications contained herein. Section 5 Initial Contract Period The contract established from this solicitation shall be for the initial period of one (1) year from the date of award. Section 6 Renewal Clause - Optional Renewal Period This contract may be extended at the completion of the initial contract period for four (4) additional one-year periods. This extension must have the written approval by all parties. If the contract resulting from this solicitation provides for an optional renewal period, the Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to renegotiate any terms and/or conditions as may be necessary to meet requirements for the extended period. The vendor will be advised of any proposed revisions prior to the renewal periods. In the event proposed revisions cannot be agreed upon, either party shall have the right to withdraw without prejudice from either exercising the option or continuing the contract in an extended period. Section 7 Exceptions to Specifications Vendors are cautioned that changes made to the solicitation other than in the designated fields for response shall render the response invalid and result in a nonresponsive bid. Otherwise, it will be considered that items/services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the successful bidder shall be held responsible for delivering materials/services that meet these specifications. Any exceptions shall be marked as such within the body of the bid and explained on a separate page. The Commonwealth is not bound to accept any exceptions. Section 8 Alternate Brands/Specifications less otherwise specified, brands and specifications referenced in this solicitation are meant to establish a minimum standard of quality only. Bidders may bid brands/specifications they consider to be equal by specifying the brand(s)/specifications and inserting the brand name(s), model number(s), etc. on which they are bidding. Bids offering "equal" products/specifications will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bid and are determined by the State to meet or exceed fully the minimum essential specifications and salient characteristics referenced in the Solicitation. Bids that contain products/specifications that fail to meet the minimum essential requirements shall be deemed non-responsive. Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non-responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. Section 9 Recycle Requirements Prospective bidders are required to comply with Recycle Requirements for the purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing with a minimum recycled content to the extent practicable per 200 KAR 5:330. This regulation can be viewed on the Internet at website. Acknowledgment of Addenda It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation. Electronic Bid submittal is the vendor's agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.