SQL Server / Software / Licenses

Advertisement RURAL TRANSIT ENTERPRISES COORDINATED, INC. 100 E. MAIN ST., MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 TELEPHONE: 606-256-9835 FAX: 606-256-4319 INVITATION TO BID (IFB) Notice is hereby given that Rural Transit Enterprises Coordinated (RTEC) will receive sealed bids for a SQL Server / Software / Licenses to be purchased through May 16,2023 including: 1- SQL Server / Software / Licenses No bidder's conference will be held. A minimum of Five (5) days before the bid opening, all potential-bidders may request the purchaser to give clarification, exceptions, of approved equals for portions of the specification by sending an email to rtec@kih.net or call 606-256-9835. Written response or notice of any changes will be posted on the web site of RTEC at http://www.ridertec.org no less than Three (3) days prior to bid opening to all potential bidders. The bidder must comply with

all specified items or the bid will be considered non-responsive. No exceptions to the specifications will be allowed after the bid opening. RTEC reserves the right to purchase SQL Server / Software / Licenses or to reject any or all bids. The sealed bids will be opened Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 2:00PM. Bids must remain effective for 60 days. Two (2) copies and one (1) travel drive of the bid and supporting documents are required. The Federal Model Clauses, bid package procedures and specifications to which all bids must conform are available at www.ridertec.org, or Call RTEC at 606-256- 9835 for bid package. RTEC hereby notifies all bidders that in consideration and award of a contract that minority or disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded an opportunity to participate in response to this advertisement and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, creed, religion, color, or national origin. All bids and related documents are subject to a financial assistance contract between RTEC and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery, and the Federal Transit Administration, subject to all Federal Model Clauses. 10/6/2022