KCTCS Nida Equipment & Software Invitation to Bid KCT-01454 - 2026
Ashland Community And Technical CollegeHigher Ed · Ashland, KY- Due
- Sep 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Duration
- 6 months
- Primary contact
- Tammy Troxell
The 30-second brief
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) is soliciting bids under Invitation No. KCT-01454 for Nida Equipment & Software to be delivered to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The procurement includes 27 line items of electronic training equipment, including Model 130ST Three Position Trainers, DC and AC card sets, diodes, limiters, clampers, transistors, rectifiers, voltage regulators, and student access licenses. Bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award. The contract will be awarded based on Best Value (Price 100 points). Bids are due by September 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, and must be submitted either electronically via Bid Locker or as a sealed hard copy to the Versailles, KY procurement office. Questions are due by August 27, 2026.
Nida Equipment, Nida Software, Student Access Licenses
Best Value (Price: 100 points)
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Summary
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) is soliciting bids under Invitation No.
KCT-01454 for Nida Equipment & Software to be delivered to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The procurement includes 27 line items of electronic training equipment, including Model 130ST Three Position Trainers, DC and AC card sets, diodes, limiters, clampers, transistors, rectifiers, voltage regulators, and student access licenses. Bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award. The contract will be awarded based on Best Value (Price 100 points). Bids are due by September 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, and must be submitted either electronically via Bid Locker or as a sealed hard copy to the Versailles, KY procurement office. Questions are due by August 27, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best Value (Price: 100 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Nida Equipment
- Nida Software
- Student Access Licenses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Invitation to Bid completed & signed
- Authorized dealer/distributor letter
- Reciprocal preference forms
- Form of Proposal
- Submit to
- Versailles, KY or via Bid Locker portal
- Scope location
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Reported agency
- Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Ashland Community And Technical College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Versailles, KY or via Bid Locker portal. For questions, contact Tammy Troxell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Ashland Community And Technical College in KY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tammy Troxell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Nida Equipment, Nida Software, Student Access Licenses. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best Value (Price: 100 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ashland Community And Technical College?
All active and historical solicitations from Ashland Community And Technical College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Ashland Community And Technical College regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 6 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Invitation to Bid completed & signed, authorized dealer/distributor letter, reciprocal preference forms, Form of Proposal. Review the full document from Ashland Community And Technical College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Elizabethtown, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.