Final_RFP_074_2600000350_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFP 074 2600000350 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: CMBRVC/EMERGENCY NURSING

Date Issued:

03/13/2026 Record Date:

03/10/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

04/13/2026 Time:

15:00

Solicitation No:

RFP 074 2600000350

Online Bidding Prohibited: Yes For Information Call:

Brandy Small 270-322-9087

Bid Receiving Location:

Radcliff Veterans Center Bid Receiving 100 Veterans Drive

Radcliff KY 40160

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 Emergency Nursing

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

94864PS PSC-Nursing Services

Extended Description Emergency Nursing

Shipping Information Radcliff Veterans Center Shipping 100 Veterans Drive

Radcliff KY 40160

Billing Information Radcliff Veterans Center Billing 100 Veterans Drive

Radcliff KY 40160

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Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item Cost Technical Oral Presentation - Optional

Revised February 2026

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The vendor MUST include the following with the proposal submission.

If the items highlighted below are not submitted with the proposal submission, the Commonwealth MUST deem the proposal non-responsive and SHALL NOT consider for award.

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award.

_____ SIGNED AND COMPLETED SOLICITATION –Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this RFP

(not required if submitting electronically)

_____ *PROPOSED SOLUTION (TECHNICAL) UNDER SEALED COVER AND BY

CLOSING DATE --Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this RFP

_____ *PROPOSED SOLUTION (COST) UNDER SEALED COVER AND BY CLOSING

DATE -- Section(s) 8.00 and 8.10 of this RFP

_____ TRANSMITTAL LETTER – Section 8.20 of this RFP

_____ PROOF OF REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY A FOREIGN

ENTITY -- Section 8.00 of the Personal Service Contract Terms and Conditions of this

RFP

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) – Section 8.20 of this RFP

*The Commonwealth defines SEALED as “a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/ dictionary/seal

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center Outsourced Emergency Nursing Services

RFP 2600000350

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This document constitutes a Request for Proposals for a Personal Service Contract from qualified individuals and organizations to furnish those services as described herein for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center.

Offerors are advised that any personal service contract resulting from this RFP must comply with all applicable provisions of KRS 45A and KRS 12.210 prior to becoming effective.

A contract, based on this RFP, may or may not be awarded. Any contract award from this RFP is invalid until properly approved and executed by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission, Government Contract Review Committee.

1.00 Purpose and Background

The Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center (“RVC”), is issuing this RFP to provide Emergency Nursing Services.

This RFP describes the mandatory and desirable requirements determined to be relevant to the evaluation of an Offeror’s proposal to provide skilled nursing staff to the RVC. Services to include providing skilled Registered Nurses (“RN”), Licensed Practical Nurses (“LPN”), and State Certified Nursing Assistants (“CNA”) to provide care to meet the residents’ needs for all shifts in a 24/7 facility.

2.00 Scope of Work

The duties and services required of Vendor shall include but are not limited to as follows:

Provide the RN, LPN, and CNA services by licensed and or certified personnel as authorized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or recognized reciprocal state board to the RVC.

Ensure that staff continue to maintain current credentials while providing services to the RVC.

Provide two (2) work references on candidate, copy of drug test, copy of background check (National Background check with fingerprinting, KARES is preferred).

Provide a copy of tuberculosis test (must be a two-step completed in the past year) and send copies of the employees’ annual TB testing every year for the duration that the person works at the RVC.

Maintain a current listing of Clinical Staff in a pool available for the RVC location to be reviewed by RVC Administrator or designee if requested.

Follow confidentiality protocol and ensure execution of these protocols with their staff.

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the final regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time (“HIPAA”), comply with the applicable provisions including all data, documents, discussion or other information developed or received by the awarded Vendor or provided for performance of agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by awarded Vendor to any other party than the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Maintain medical malpractice insurance for their employees as long as they remain a vendor of the RVC.

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Comply with all federal and state vaccination regulations, which includes providing proof of compliance prior to beginning employment and/or providing services.

Comply with facility policies including annual and mandatory training requirements and acknowledgement of such training with their staff.

Complete all mandatory training required by RVC policy prior to working with Veterans.

Cost of travel and lodging will be paid by the vendor and is not the responsibility of the RVC.

All vendor staff will be subject to random drug testing if they are working at the RVC.

Any staff that come on-site must go through an on-site orientation and have completed credentialing paperwork per VA guidelines. This will include a copy of their licensure, copy of relevant school transcript, other relevant certifications, medical self-attestations filled out (blank provided by RVC), signed scope of work for their licensure (blank form provided by RVC), resume, and filled out work information form (blank provided by RVC).

All representatives from the services the Vendor provides must have the mandatory backgrounds checks required by the OBRA Regulations 483.13(c)(1)(ii); 483.75(b); 483.75(g)(1); 483.75(g) (2). Vendor must also perform credentialing review on all licensed personnel to ensure they meet the state requirements in their field of practice (This includes checking the OIG exclusions list).

Vendor is responsible for ensuring none of their employees, representatives, independent vendors has been suspended, debarred, excluded or ineligible to participate in federal health care programs, which includes Medicaid and Medicare.

In cases of misconduct or issues with attendance, the vendor will be contacted and asked to resolve the issue, should issues continue the RVC has the right to ask for the vendor to have the person released from working at the RVC.

All vendor personnel will be required to use our electronic record system, to enter assessment, notes, and all other data. Training will be provided by the RVC.

During Federal and State Surveys, vendor personnel can be observed performing job duties and asked questions, they are to participate as required including responding to questions by Federal or State Surveying Agents either in person or telephonically.

By Discipline, the following is a breakdown of what services the vendor personnel must be able to provide:

Registered Nurse (RN)

The duties required of emergency staff shall include but are not limited to as follows:

1. Supervise professional and ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of residents and makes recommendations to the nursing administrator and nurse shift supervisor.

2. Provide counsel and applies procedures to safeguard life and health of residents.

3. Provide first level supervision and evaluation to the nursing care staff.

4. Document, communicate, and report administrative and clinical issues in a clear and concise manner to appropriate personnel.

5. Assess, plan interventions, evaluate and implement resident plans of care.

6. Ensure updates are specific and timely.

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7. Confer with licensed personnel regarding resident conditions, changes in care needs, treatment, notification of health care providers (MD/ARNP), and disposition to external facility.

8. Assign clinical staff based on knowledge, skills, and expertise to meet identified resident/patient care needs.

9. Participate in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations.

10. Make essential entries on essential records.

11. Participate in staff education and serve as a preceptor in new employee orientation.

12. Administer medication and treatment as prescribed.

13. Accept and account for prescription drugs and related paraphernalia.

14. Explain medication purpose, dosage, and possible side effects to patients.

15. Participate as a member of patient’s individual treatment team.

16. Attend in-service training programs.

17. Participate in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.

18. Utilize standard infection control procedures.

Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN)

The duties required of emergency staff shall include but are not limited to as follows:

1. Perform nursing practice under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.

2. Perform acts requiring knowledge and skills such as are taught or acquired in approved schools for practical nursing.

3. Observe and care for the ill, injured or infirmed within scope of his/her education and clinical skills.

4. Collect nursing assessment data.

5. Provide counsel and applies procedures to safeguard life and health.

6. Administer medication and treatment as prescribed.

7. Explain medication purposes, dosages, and possible side effects to residents.

8. Accept and account for prescription drugs and related paraphernalia. Observes and reports skin breakdown.

9. Collect, label, and record sputum, urine, or stool specimens for laboratory analysis.

10. Teach and delegate to others the performance of nursing care activities.

11. Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel in the performance of resident care activities.

12. Participate as a member of the resident’s individual treatment team.

13. Assist medical and other professional staff. Consult with registered nurses, ARNP or physician on situations beyond the scope of his/her education and clinical skills.

14. Participate in emergency drills and respond to facility emergencies.

15. Document pertinent medical information in resident’s clinical record.

16. Update resident representative of changes in condition.

17. Accept and account for drugs and related paraphernalia.

18. Communicate with residents’ family members.

19. Report unusual incidents with staff or residents to supervisor.

20. Utilize standard infection control procedures.

21. Accepts work in a neighborhood as assigned per shift as necessary to maintain optimal staffing levels.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The duties required of emergency staff shall include but are not limited to as follows:

1. Perform sub-professional and non-technical tasks in the personal care of residents.

2. Assist residents with personal hygiene such as bathing, dental/oral care, hair/nail care dressing, and incontinence care.

3. Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions by escorting to bathroom, providing bedpans, performing catheter care, etc.

4. Check and record food and fluid intake, bowel movements and urine output.

5. Assist with meals and nourishments.

6. Measure records on resident’s chart. Participates in treatment team meetings.

7. Attend in-service training programs.

8. Report unusual incidents of staff or patients to a licensed nurse.

9. Participate in drills and responds to facility emergencies.

10. Change and transport soiled and contaminated linens.

11. Turn and reposition physically dependent residents to maintain comfort and relieve pressure every two hours per facility protocol.

12. Aid residents in preparation for activities and programs within and outside the center to include assisting with transporting residents to events.

13. Assist residents in transferring by lifting them manually or by use of mechanical lifts as needed.

14. Utilize standard infection control procedures.

3.00 Evaluation Criteria

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center shall conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of all proposals. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center may reject any proposal that is incomplete or in which there are significant inconsistencies or inaccuracies. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center reserves the right to reject all proposals.

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center has established a Proposal Evaluation Committee to review, evaluate and verify information submitted by the offeror.

Each vendor is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the vendor.

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs/Radcliff Veterans Center shall evaluate the proposals by assigning scores as indicated.

Technical Proposal Evaluation

Criteria Maximum Points Possible Mandatory Requirement

Must submit a copy for proof of current medical malpractice insurance (must maintain for the life of the contract).

Pass/Fail

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Requirements that include the words “Shall”, “Will”, “Must” indicate a mandatory requirement

Mandatory Requirement means a condition set out in the specifications or statement of work that must be met without exception.

PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT MEET

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE

DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Submit three professional references to include names and addresses of organizations with who the offeror has previously contracted to provide similar services.

Submit resume of offeror’s previous experience to include the number of years providing the services pertaining to this RFP.

Submit the number of staff that have been provided to any contract within the past year.

Furnish a listing of current staff for all positions that are located within a 60-mile radius of RVC.

Listing should include names, and complete address of staff. RVC will use this contract for emergency use only and needs to consider location for emergency needs. Emergency needs require a pool (RN and LPN) to pull from located within driving distance/close proximity to the RVC facility. Overnight stays are not considered in this

RFP.

Maximum Points Possible 600

Cost Proposal Evaluation

Cost must be submitted for each service by discipline separately: regular time, holiday, shift preference, OT (by position) Total cost per hour.

EX: RN, Cost for each shall be noted for each service do not leave blank

Regular Total cost per hour

Holiday Total cost per hour

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Shift preference Total cost per hour

Over time Total cost per hour

Highest score awarded to the lowest cost.

Maximum Points Possible 400

Oral Demonstration/Presentation Evaluation, if required

Oral Demonstration/Presentation

The Commonwealth reserves the right to require Oral Presentations/Demonstrations to verify or expand on the Technical or Cost Proposals. Oral Presentations/Demonstrations may be conducted through videoconferencing or by conference call, if it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth to do so.

This is the opportunity for the vendor to present and demonstrate the solution and to answer questions or to clarify the understanding of the evaluation committee in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part based on the oral presentations/demonstrations.

If required, the top 2 highest ranking vendors may be invited. Scheduling will be at the discretion of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth reserves the right not to require oral presentations/demonstrations

Maximum Points Possible 200

Total Proposal Evaluation

Technical Proposal 600

Cost Proposal 400

Oral Demonstrations/Presentations, if required 200

MAXIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE

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4.00 Schedule of RFP Activities

The following schedule presents the major activities associated with the RFP distribution, written questions and proposal submission. The Commonwealth reserves the right at its sole discretion to change the Schedule of Activities, including the associated dates and times.

Release of RFP 03/13/2026

Written Questions due by: 3:00 p.m. EST 03/20/2026

Anticipated Commonwealth Response to Written Questions 03/27/2026

Offeror’s Conference N/A

Anticipated Commonwealth Response to Vendor Conference Written Questions N/A

Proposals Due by: 3:00 p.m. EST 04/13/2026

All bidders are cautioned to be aware of the security in the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Office located at 100 Veterans Drive, Radcliff, Kentucky 40160. All bids shall be time stamped in the Kentucky Department of Veterans Centers no later than the due date and time defined in this Solicitation.

In person or courier delivered bids in response to this Solicitation shall be delivered to Kentucky Department of Veterans Centers main reception desk. Delays due to building security checks shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid.

*NOTE: ALL TIME REFERENCES ARE TO THE EASTERN TIME ZONE.

5.00 Offeror’s Conference – Not Applicable

6.00 Point of Contact

The Agency Contact named below shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular mail, express mail or electronic mail), concerning this procurement shall be addressed to:

Donya Goode 100 Veterans Drive

(O) 270-352-6718 Donya.Goode@ky.gov

From the issue date of this RFP until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors shall not communicate with any other Commonwealth staff concerning this RFP.

7.00 Questions Regarding this RFP

Questions must be submitted in writing to the Agency Contact. The Commonwealth will respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an Addendum to the Solicitation. The Addendum shall be posted to the Commonwealth’s eProcurement page.

8.00 Proposal Submission

Hard Copy Proposals

Each qualified offeror shall submit only one (1) proposal. Alternate proposals shall not be allowed. Failure to submit as specified shall result in a non-responsive proposal.

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The vendor should complete the "Vendor" box on the face of the solicitation. An authorized representative of the vendor shall sign where indicated on the face of the solicitation. Signature is not required if proposals are submitted electronically.

Acknowledgment of Addenda

It is the vendor's responsibility to check the web site for any modifications to this solicitation.

Vendors are encouraged to acknowledge each addendum by signing and submitting the latest addendum with their response. However, signing the face of the solicitation as indicated above constitutes the vendor’s acknowledgement of and agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

Failure to specifically acknowledge addenda will not excuse the vendor from adhering to all changes to the requirements of the solicitation set forth therein nor provide justification for any pricing changes.

All submitted technical and cost proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.

8.10 Format of Response

Hard Copy Proposals

A. Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: The Technical Proposal, the Cost Proposal, and if applicable the Proprietary Information.

1. The Technical Proposal should include one (1) marked original hard/paper copy technical and number marked technical thumb/flash drives (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

2. The Cost Proposal should include one (1) marked original hard/paper copy cost and number marked cost thumb/flash drives (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

3. Any Proprietary Information should include one (1) marked original hard/paper copy proprietary and number marked proprietary data thumb/flash drives (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

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Proposal shall be submitted to the Agency Contact. The outside cover of the package containing the technical proposal shall be marked:

Outsourced Emergency Nursing Services

RFP 2600000350

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Name of Offeror

The outside cover of the package containing the cost proposal shall be marked:

RFP 2600000350

If applicable, the outside cover of the package containing the proprietary shall be marked:

RFP 2600000350

All proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, April 13, 2026.

Pricing shall only be provided in the Cost Proposal. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PRICING

INFORMATION IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

All submitted Technical and Cost Proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.

8.20 Format of Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal must be arranged and labeled in the manner set forth below.

Transmittal Letter – a Transmittal letter shall be submitted on Offeror’s letterhead and signed by an agent authorized to bind the Offeror. The Transmittal letter shall include the following:

a. A statement that deviations are included, if applicable.

b. A statement that proprietary information is included, if applicable.

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c. A statement that, if awarded a contract as a result of this Solicitation, the Offeror shall comply in full with all the requirements of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, and shall submit all data required by KRS 45.560 to 45.640.

d. A sworn statement that, pursuant to KRS 11A.040, that Offeror has not knowingly violated any provisions of the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.

e. A statement certifying that the price in this proposal was arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror or with any competitor.

f. A statement affirming that the Offeror is properly authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to conduct business in this state and will remain in good standing with the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State for the duration of any awarded contract resulting from this Solicitation.

g. The name, address, telephone number and email address and website address, if available, of the contract person to serve as a point of contact for day-to-day operations.

h. Subcontractor information to include the name of the company, address, telephone number and contact name, if applicable.

i. Foreign entity’s organization number issued by the Secretary of State in a certificate of authority or a statement of foreign qualification, if applicable.

Completed and Signed Solicitation and Addenda – An authorized representative MUST complete and sign the Solicitation form and include the following:

a. “Vendor” box and “Payment” box should be completed.

b. Vendor shall indicate ownership type.

c. Vendor shall provide “FEIN” if applicable.

d. Vendor shall provide date the form is completed and signed.

e. Signed face of the most recent Addenda, if applicable.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders or Offerors - available at the following link:

https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/Pages/finance-forms.aspx.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status – if applicable. Available at the following link:

https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/Pages/finance-forms.aspx.

*Offerors not claiming Resident Bidder Status need not submit this affidavit.

Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Qualified Bidder Status – if applicable. Available at the following link:

https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/Pages/finance-forms.aspx.

*Offerors not claiming Qualified Bidder Status need not submit this affidavit.

Response to the Technical Portion of the RFP – Please provide a detailed response to the technical requirements outlined in the Evaluation Criteria. No cost information shall be provided in the technical portion.

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8.30 Format of Cost Proposal

The Cost Proposal must be submitted under separate cover from the Technical Proposal and must be arranged and labeled in the manner specified. The proposal with the lowest price receives the maximum score. The remaining proposals with the next lowest price receives points by dividing the lowest price by the next lowest price and multiplying that percentage by the available points.

8.40 Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-5, the Offeror shall certify, by signing the Solicitation, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the Offeror and/or its Principals is (are) not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or federal agency.

For the purposes of this certification, “Principals”, means officers, directors, owners, partners, and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager, plant manager, head of subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions.

9.00 Rules of Procurement

To facilitate this procurement, various rules have been established. These are described in the following paragraphs.

Offerors should review and comply with the General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitation/ Contract listed under “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

The procurement process will provide for the evaluation of proposals and selection of the winning proposal in accordance with state law and regulations. KRS Chapter 45A of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code provides the regulatory framework for the procurement of services by state agencies.

9.10 Technical Proposal Evaluation

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the proposal based on the technical portion of the Evaluation Criteria. Each Offeror is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the Offeror. Past Offeror Performance may be considered in the award of this Contract. Offerors with a record of poor performance in the last twelve (12) months may be found non-responsible and ineligible for award.

9.20 Cost Proposal Evaluation

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the proposal based on the cost portion of the Evaluation Criteria.

9.30 Right to Reject/Waiver of Minor Irregularities

The Commonwealth reserves the right at its discretion to reject any and all offers. The Commonwealth also reserves the right at its discretion to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

9.40 Clarification of Proposals

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The Commonwealth reserves the right at its discretion to request additional information as may reasonably be required for selection and to reject any proposals for failure to provide additional information on a timely basis.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to conduct discussions with any Offeror who has submitted a proposal to determine the Offeror’s qualifications for further consideration. Such discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other Offerors.

9.50 Best and Final Offers

The Commonwealth reserves the right at its discretion to request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for technical and/or cost proposals. Offerors are cautioned to propose their best possible offers at the outset of the process, as there is no guarantee that any Offeror will be allowed an opportunity to submit a Best and Final technical and/or cost offer.

9.60 Vendor Response and Public Inspection

This RFP specifies the format, required information and general content of proposals to be submitted in response to the RFP. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs shall not disclose any portions of the proposals prior to contract award to anyone outside the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, representatives of the agency for whose benefit the contract is proposed, representatives of the federal government, if required, and the members of the evaluation committee. After a contract is awarded in whole or in part, the Commonwealth shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose all proposal data submitted by Offerors in response to this RFP as a matter of public record.

Any and all documents submitted by an Offeror in response to the RP shall be available for public inspection after contract award pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884 (“the Act”). When responding to a request to inspect records submitted in response to this RFP, the Commonwealth will not redact or withhold any information or documents unless the records sought are exempt from disclosure pursuant to KRS 61.878 or other applicable law. Similarly, no such documents shall be exempt from public disclosure, regardless of the Offeror’s designation of the information contained therein as “proprietary,” “confidential,” or otherwise, except in cases where the requested documents (or information contained therein) would be excluded from application of the Act under KRS 61.878(1)(c).

The Commonwealth of Kentucky shall have the right to use all system ideas, or adaptations of those ideas, contained in any proposal received in response to this RFP. Selection or rejections of the proposal will not affect this right.

9.70 Reciprocal Preference for Kentucky Resident Bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder The scoring of bids/proposals is subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (See KRS 45A.490(1), (2), 45A.492, 45A.494 and KAR 200 5:410).

Vendors not claiming resident bidder or qualified bidder status need not submit the corresponding affidavit.

Determining the residency of a bidder for purposes of applying a reciprocal preference

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Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming resident bidder status shall submit the attached Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status as part of its response. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of resident bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

As part of its response, a nonresident bidder shall submit its certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Secretary of State. The location of the principal office identified therein shall be deemed the state of residency for that bidder. If the bidder is not required by law to obtain said certificate, the state of residency for that bidder shall be deemed to be that which is identified in its mailing address as provided in its bid.

Preferences for Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (200 KAR 5:410)

Pursuant to KRS 45A.470 and 200 KAR 5:410, Kentucky Correctional Industries will receive a preference equal to twenty (20) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. In addition, the following “qualified bidders” will receive a preference equal to fifteen

(15) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. New Vision Industries, Inc., any nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 and any qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities as defined in KRS 45A.465(3). Any bidder claiming “qualified bidder” status, other than New Vision Industries, Inc., shall submit a notarized affidavit affirming that it meets the requirements to be considered a qualified bidder as part of its response to the solicitation (affidavit form included as part of this RFP). If requested, failure to provide documentation proving qualified bidder status to a public agency, if requested, may result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

9.80 Negotiation

After conducting the evaluation to determine the best proposal received, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation based on the pricing submitted in the Offeror’s proposal. If the negotiations fail to reach an agreement on a fair and reasonable compensation rate, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to proceed to the next highest ranked proposal. Other terms and conditions relating to the technical and/or cost proposals may be negotiated at the sole discretion of the Commonwealth.

9.85 Best Interests of the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth will rank all proposals in the manner set forth in the Evaluation Criteria.

However, the Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part before, during, or after negotiation based on the best interests of the Commonwealth.

CONTRACT AWARD, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS

10.00 Notification of Award

To view the award of contract(s), including the contractor(s) receiving the award(s) for this solicitation, access the Kentucky Vendor Self Service Site at:

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Offerors can search for the solicitation title or number in the keyword search field or filter their search for only awarded solicitations by clicking on “Advanced Search” and changing the status to “awarded.” The award(s) information can be accessed by clicking on the details button of the solicitation and clicking the “Notice of Award” tab. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to review this information in a timely fashion. No other notification of the results of an Award of Contract will be provided to unsuccessful Offerors.

10.10 Beginning of Work

This Contract is not effective and binding until approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission’s Government Contract Review Committee. The Contractor shall not commence any billable work until a valid Contract has been fully executed. This Contract, including the components referenced in Section 10.20, shall represent the entire agreement between the parties. Prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof shall be of no effect upon this Contract.

10.20 Contract Components and Order of Precedence

The Commonwealth’s acceptance of the Contractor’s offer in response to the Solicitation, indicated by the issuance of a Contract Award, shall create a valid contract between the Parties consisting of the following:

1. Procurement Statutes, Regulations and Policies

2. Any written Agreement between the Parties.

3. Any Addenda to the Solicitation.

4. The Solicitation and all attachments

5. Any Best and Final Offer.

6. Any clarifications concerning the Contractor’s proposal in response to the Solicitation.

7. The Contractor’s proposal in response to the Solicitation.

In the event of any conflict between or among the provisions contained in the Contract, the order of precedence shall be as enumerated above.

10.30 Contract Term and Renewal Option

The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

This agreement is not effective until the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his authorized designee has approved the Contract and until the Contract has been filed with the Legislative Research Commission, Government Contract Review Committee.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to renew this contract for up to two (2) additional two (2) year periods.

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Renewal shall be subject to prior approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or this authorized designee, and the LRC Government Contract Review Committee in accordance with KRS 45A.695 and KRS 45A.705.

10.40 Changes and Modifications to the Contract

Pursuant to 200 KAR 5:311, no modification or change of any provision in the Contract shall be made, or construed to have been made, unless such modification is mutually agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the Commonwealth, and incorporated as a written amendment by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the effective date of such modification or change. Modification shall be subject to prior approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or this authorized designee, and the LRC Government Contract Review Committee. Memoranda of Understanding, written clarification, and/or other correspondence shall not be construed as amendments to the Contract.

10.50 Insurance Requirements

** Proof of all required insurances should be provided prior to award.**

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) on an ACORD form is required unless approved by the Commonwealth’s Office of the Controller.

A. Required Coverage The awarded vendor(s) shall be responsible for maintaining, and not reducing, the following insurance coverages, types, and limits of liability. Further awarded vendor shall be able to produce evidence of insurance in compliance with part C of this section through the entire contract:

Commercial General Liability Insurance in accordance with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate. The Commonwealth, in the Request for Solicitation, may require higher limits depending on the type of solicitation.

B. Additional Types of Insurance

(*The Commonwealth reserves the right to require higher coverage amounts if needed based on the type of contract and associated risk)

1. Automobile Liability Insurance (If Applicable) Automobile Liability Insurance is required for delivery, onsite training, services or events in all situations where the Contractor must drive to any property where Commonwealth operations occur. With regard to delivery, if the items requested in this solicitation will be delivered by the awarded Contractor or Subcontractor, proof of Automobile Liability Insurance must be provided prior to award. If items will be delivered by common courier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, Old Dominion Freight Line, etc.), this requirement does not apply.

The Contractor or Subcontractor must provide a certificate of insurance coverage for any vehicle used in performance of this contract, whether owned, non-owned, or hired, or other vehicles utilized by the Contractor or Subcontractor. Said policy of insurance to have a minimum coverage limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury, including death, and property damage.

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This requirement does not apply if the Contractor does not own, lease, or hire any automobiles to be used in connection with performance under any Contract resulting from this Solicitation.

2. Professional Liability Insurance (If Applicable) Professional Liability (Error & Omissions) Insurance shall be required for all professional services performed by licensed or certificated individuals or individuals working on behalf of licensed or certificated individuals. The required Professional Liability Insurance shall have a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000.00 per claim for damages arising out of negligent acts, errors, and/or omissions in the performance of services.

C. Evidence of Insurance Coverage

The successful bidder shall provide evidence of insurance coverage as required.

Failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of this Contract and may result in immediate cancellation of the Contract.

For all required insurance coverages, during the course of the Contract, the awarded vendor shall not be self-insured or utilize a Captive Insurer or a fronting policy that shifts risk back to the awarded vendor without prior written approval by the Office of the Controller of the Commonwealth.

Further, the awarded vendor shall not utilize an insurer or similar entity not in good standing with the Insurance Commissioner to fulfill the insurance requirements of the contract without prior written approval by the Office of the Controller of the Commonwealth.

Such approvals may require additional financial review, proof of funds, or bonding requirements sufficient for the risk associated with the services covered by the Contract, and approval or rejection is within the sole discretion of the Commonwealth’s Office of the Controller.

Contractor shall furnish the Certificate of Insurance prior to award and shall, upon request of the Commonwealth at any time during the contract term, provide a current, valid Certificate of Insurance.

Contractor and/or its insurer shall provide immediate notice of nonrenewal or cancellation of coverage during the course of the Contract.

All Certificates of Insurance must be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance agency, shall be in compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and shall be placed with a licensed resident or non-resident agent who represents insurance companies authorized to do business in Kentucky. The insurer shall have an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Visit www.ambest.com for verification. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. A list of authorized companies can be found at https://insurance.ky.gov/ ppc/Company/Default.aspx.

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The certificate holder shall be listed as:

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

100 Veterans Drive

Radcliff, KY 40160

Attn: Donya Goode

Endorsement of Additional Insured. Certificate of Insurance must contain the following language in the Description of Operations box:

“The Commonwealth and its agents are Additional Insureds for the contract resulting from the solicitation. Additional insured protection afforded is on a primary and non-contributory basis.”

A copy of the Endorsement of Additional Insured must be submitted with the Certificate of Insurance.

D. Subcontractors If the contract allows for Subcontractors and utilizes Subcontractors, prior to the commencement of any work by a Subcontractor.

# The primary Contractor’s Certificate of Insurance must identify coverage that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements defined in this contract and that covers Subcontractor and its work in support of the Contract or the Subcontractor must submit and maintain a Certificate of Insurance that also meets or exceeds the insurance requirements of the Primary Contractor defined in this contract, with an Additional Insured Endorsement.

# Procuring Agency reserves the right to request copies of all Subcontractor’s Certificate(s) of Insurance at any time.

10.60 Notices

Unless otherwise instructed, all notices, consents, and other communications required and/or permitted by the Contract shall be in writing. After the award of the Contract, all communications of a contractual or legal nature are to be made to the Agency Contact.

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Personal Service Contract Standard Terms and Conditions Revised February 2026

Whereas, the first party, the state agency, has concluded that either state personnel are not available to perform said function, or it would not be feasible to utilize state personnel to perform said function; and

Whereas, the second party, the Contractor, is available and qualified to perform such function; and

Whereas, for the abovementioned reasons, the state agency desires to avail itself of the services of the second party;

NOW THEREFORE, the following terms and conditions are applicable to this contract:

1.00 Effective Date

This contract is not effective until the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his authorized designee has approved the contract and until the contract has been submitted to the Legislative Research Commission, Government Contract Review Committee (“LRC”). However, in accordance with KRS 45A.700, contracts in aggregate amounts of $10,000 or less are exempt from review by the committee and need only be filed with the committee within 30 days of their effective date for informational purposes.

KRS 45A.695(7) provides that payments on personal service contracts and memoranda of agreement shall not be authorized for services rendered after government contract review committee disapproval, unless the decision of the committee is overridden by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or agency head if the agency has been granted delegation authority by the Secretary.

The Commonwealth will make payment within thirty (30) working days of receipt of contractor's invoice or of acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with KRS 45.453 and KRS 45.454.

Payments are predicated upon successful completion and acceptance of the described work, services, supplies, or commodities, and delivery of the required documentation. Invoices for payment shall be submitted to the agency contact person or its representative.

2.00 Renewals

Upon expiration of the initial term, the contract may be renewed in accordance with the terms and conditions in the original solicitation. Renewal shall be subject to prior approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his authorized designee and the LRC Government Contract Review Committee in accordance with KRS 45A.695 and KRS 45A.705, and contingent upon available funding.

3.00 LRC Policies

Pursuant to KRS 45A.725, LRC has established policies which govern rates payable for certain professional services. These are located on the LRC webpage https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/ moreinfo/Contracts/homepage.html and would impact any contract established under KRS 45A.690 et seq., where applicable.

4.00 Choice of Law and Forum

This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Any action brought against the Commonwealth on the contract, including but not

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5.00 Cancellation

The Commonwealth shall have the right to terminate and cancel this contract at any time not to exceed thirty (30) days' written notice served on the Contractor by registered or certified mail.

6.00 Funding Out Provision

The state agency may terminate this contract if funds are not appropriated to the contracting agency or are not otherwise available for the purpose of making payments without incurring any obligation for payment after the date of termination, regardless of the terms of the contract. The state agency shall provide the Contractor thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice of termination of the contract due to lack of available funding.

7.00 Reduction in Contract Worker Hours

The Kentucky General Assembly may allow for a reduction in contract worker hours in conjunction with a budget balancing measure for some professional and non-professional service contracts.

If under such authority the agency is required by Executive Order or otherwise to reduce contract hours, the agreement will be reduced by the amount specified in that document. If the contract funding is reduced, then the scope of work related to the contract may also be reduced commensurate with the reduction in funding.