Final_RFP_525_2700000027_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFP 525 2700000027 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: KYPCIS Mental Health Professional, DOCJT

Date Issued:

09/02/2026 Record Date:

08/21/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

09/23/2026 Time:

15:00

Solicitation No:

RFP 525 2700000027

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Michael Curtis 859-622-2305

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

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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 KYPCIS Mental Health Professional, DOCJT

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

95221PS PSC-Counseling

Extended Description Per KRS 15.518, the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) provides multiple Kentucky Post Critical Incident Seminars (KYPCIS) throughout the year as part of the Commonwealth's Professional Development and Wellness Program.

Seminars are led by Mental Health Professionals who have training and experience in trauma counseling.

DOCJT seeks to contract with multiple Mental Health Professionals for the purpose of providing trauma counseling services to law enforcement, military, and public safety dispatch seminar attendees who have experienced their own post critical incident.

Refer to RFP Submission Checklist and RFP Terms & Conditions for all instructions regarding bid submissions.

Attach a separate file for your Cost, Technical, and Proprietary Proposals.

***DOCJT reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to hire up to four (4) positions under this solicitation***

Shipping Information Department of Criminal Justice Training

4449 Kit Carson Dr

Richmond KY 40475

Billing Information Department of Criminal Justice Training

4449 Kit Carson Dr

Richmond KY 40475

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Submission Checklist

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

Item Proposed Technical Solution. Submit electronically by Closing Date & Time.

Proposed Cost Solution. Submit electronically by Closing Date & Time.

Oral Presentation, if required

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. 00and 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

Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Criminal Justice Training KYPCIS Mental Health Professional

RFP 525 2700000027

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, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Criminal Justice Training.

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.

1.0 Purpose and Background

Located in Richmond, the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s state of the art basic and advanced law enforcement and telecommunications training facility, fully accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). DOCJT’s Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy provides training for law enforcement officers throughout the state and provides more than 200 in-service classes covering approximately 90 course areas to all law enforcement and telecommunications agencies within the state. Critical training is also provided for court security officers, coroners, and other state and federal law enforcement agencies. The mission of DOCJT is to provide quality criminal justice training and services which advance the ability of Kentucky law enforcement to create a safe, secure environment in which to reduce crime and its cost to society. DOCJT attendees are immersed in developing essential skills, leadership, and knowledge through continually updated curriculum. As a resource for law enforcement officers and dispatchers who experience critical incidents, DOCJT offers the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar (KYPCIS), a three-day seminar offered up to twelve times per year, led by mental health professionals who are culturally competent to work with law enforcement and dispatch. DOCJT is seeking Licensed Mental Health Professional Counselors to provide trauma informed individual counseling which may include reviewing mental health assessments, mental health status checks, crisis intervention, and trauma treatment to seminar participants and peers.

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The Department of Criminal Justice Training is seeking the services of four (4) individuals to provide professional counseling services in support of the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar (KYPCIS) Curriculum.

2.00 Scope of Work

1. Attendance and Participation.

a. Awarded Mental Health Professionals (MHP) become a Commonwealth of

Kentucky registered vendor. Vendors are eligible to receive payment if selected to participate in a seminar. Eligibility and availability of Mental Health Professional does not guarantee selection to participate in seminars. MHPs will be notified one month prior if services are needed.

b. Mental Health Professionals may be invited to participate in multiple seminars per year, up to 12 seminars total.

2. Seminar Details

a. Seminars are conducted primarily in Lexington, KY and Bowling Green, KY.

Locations are subject to change dependent on seminar needs. Pre-scheduled Mental Health Professionals will be provided notice in the event of a location or schedule change and are not required to attend if the change conflicts with their personal schedule

b. Mental Health Professionals will not be reimbursed unless they participate in a seminar.

c. DOCJT offers up to twelve seminars per year.

d. Scheduled Mental Health Professionals are required to attend a team meeting on the day prior to the seminar, which is held during the next three days. Total expected time commitment for Mental Health Professionals is 4 days per seminar.

e. Mental Health Professionals will be required to attend the entire seminar at a minimum of 8 hours per day to include a team debriefing at the conclusion of the seminar.

f. Seminars are currently offered to participants during the months of August, September, October

g. , December, January, March, May, and June. The scheduled months offered are subject to be changed. Pre-scheduled Mental Health Professionals will be provided notice in the event of a location or schedule change and are not required to attend if the change conflicts with their personal schedule. DOCJT may add additional seminars throughout the year.

3. Mental Health Professional shall provide the following services:

a. Listen and observe participant’s critical incidents;

b. Monitor participant’s stress reactions and responses throughout the seminar;

c. Take notes to assist with 1:1 therapy counseling sessions.

d. Assist in calculation of mental health assessment materials;

e. Provide 1:1 Services to include evaluation and talk therapy. Introduce and offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) or other modality therapy as appropriate.

f. Follow up with participants as needed during the KYPCIS seminar;

g. Offer instruction on specialty topics if requested.

h. Collaborate with other mental health professionals and peer team members at the

KYPCIS seminar to determine the needs of the participants;

i. Suggest referrals if needed.

4. Compliance.

a. Mental Health Professional must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and maintain strict standards of confidentiality of records in accordance with state and federal laws and DOCJT policy.

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b. Mental Health Professional must undergo and pass a DOCJT compliance background check prior to being awarded a contract.

c. Mental Health Professional is required to observe two complete KYPCIS events prior to becoming eligible to become an MHP for the KYPCIS. The two complete observations may be scheduled through the DOCJT buyer contact listed herein.

3.00 Evaluation Criteria

The Department of Criminal Justice Training shall conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of all proposals. The Department of Criminal Justice Training may reject any proposal that is incomplete or in which there are significant inconsistencies or inaccuracies. The Department of Criminal Justice Training reserves the right to reject all proposals.

The Department of Criminal Justice Training 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 Department of Criminal Justice Training shall evaluate the proposals by assigning scores as indicated.

Technical Proposal Evaluation

Criteria Maximum Points Possible Mandatory Requirement

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.

Pass/Fail

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1. Offeror must include with proposal a copy of higher education degree in mental health or related field from an accredited university.

2. Offeror must include with proposal a resume showing a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with law enforcement or military.

3. Offeror must include with proposal a resume showing a minimum of two (2) years of trauma experience in a licensed mental health capacity.

4. Offeror must include with proposal a copy of training certificate for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

5. Offeror must provide with proposal documentation showing that Offeror is licensed in his or her practicing state, OR Offeror must be working under cooperative agreement with a licensed mental

Pass/Fail health professional and must be eligible to be licensed, which must be obtained within one (1) year of being eligible.

a. Any one of the following license types are acceptable:

i. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC);

ii. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW);

iii. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or

iv. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psychological Associate, Psychologist, Health Service Provider).

6. Offeror must verify volunteer participation in a minimum of two (2) KYPCIS seminars by listing the specific dates of attendance."

Technical Proposal

1. Please provide a summary, including the total number of years’ experience::

a. Providing trauma focused treatment;

b. Providing trauma focused treatment specifically for law enforcement, military, or telecommunicators.

Maximum Points Possible 600

Cost Proposal Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points Possible

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Maximum Cost

Proposed Cost may not exceed $4000.00 per seminar

Pass/Fail

Criteria Maximum Points Possible Proposed Cost 300

1. Complete the enclosed Cost Proposal Form.

2. DO NOT include cost proposal anywhere else with the proposal submission.

3. Offeror should include the total cost for up to

4 seminar days

Except as outlined below fee should be all inclusive of transportation, meals, lodging, and any other incidental expenses.

The following will be provided by the Department of Criminal justice Training:

Meals provided onsite during seminar:

a. Seminar Day 1 Dinner

b. Seminar Day 2 Lunch and Dinner

c. Seminar Day 3 Lunch and Dinner

d. Seminar Day 4 Lunch

Lodging is provided during the scheduled seminar days 1, 2, and 3, and may be provided for up to 4 days

Maximum Points Possible 300

Oral Demonstration/Presentation Evaluation, if required

Criteria Maximum Points Possible

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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 four 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

Criteria Maximum Points Possible Technical Proposal 600

Cost Proposal 300

Oral Demonstrations/Presentations, if required 200

MAXIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE 1100

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 09/02/2026

Written Questions due by: 3:00 PM EST 09/09/2026

Anticipated Commonwealth Response to Written Questions 09/16/2026

Proposals Due by: 3:00 PM EST 09/23/2026

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

5.00 Offeror’s Conference

Not Applicable

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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:

Mike Curtis 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond KY 40475 859-622-2305 michael.curtis@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 Electronic Proposals

Proposals shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system, Kentucky Vendor Self Service System.

An electronic proposal shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Proposal information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation. All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov .

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing.

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. Instructions “How to Submit an Online Response for a Business Opportunity” are posted to Kentucky’s Vendor Self Service, https://vss.ky.gov . If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-HELP (4357).

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: The Technical Proposal, the Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information. Each part shall consist of one document attachment. Do not submit multiple document attachments as Technical, Cost or Proprietary. All files shall be labeled accordingly. Attachments may not exceed 65,000 KB.

Proposals submitted online must be in an “Accepted” status and shall be assigned a date and time stamp from the eProcurement system at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor. The system will not allow submission of an online proposal after the published date and time for closing.

A proposal may be modified or withdrawn by electronic or written notice ONLY if received prior to the bid closing date and time. An electronic offer may be modified by applying the appropriate electronic signature and following the procedure in the state’s eProcurement signature.

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

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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

Electronic Proposals

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: the Technical Proposal, the Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information. Each part shall consist of one document. Do not submit multiple documents as Technical, Cost or Proprietary.

1. Proposals must be submitted electronically in the eProcurement System, Kentucky Vendor Self Service site.

a. The Technical Proposal shall be submitted on one (1) document marked Technical (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner: Technical – Name of offeror RFP number

b. The Cost Proposal shall be submitted on one (1) document marked Cost (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner: Cost – Name of offeror RFP number

c. Any Proprietary Information shall be submitted on one (1) document marked Proprietary (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos. The document should be named in the following manner: Proprietary – Name of offeror RFP number

All proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM EST, September 23, 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 Department of Criminal Justice Training 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 Department of Criminal Justice Training will evaluate the proposal based on the cost portion of the Evaluation Criteria.

Offeror shall only provide cost on the attached Cost Proposal Form; otherwise, the proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

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

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 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Criminal Justice Training shall not disclose any portions of the proposals prior to contract award to anyone outside the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Criminal Justice Training, 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).

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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 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 Department of Criminal Justice Training 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 Department of Criminal Justice Training 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 Department of Criminal Justice Training 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:

https://vss.ky.gov

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

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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 10/01/2026 through 06/30/2028.

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.

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 Department of Criminal Justice Training 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:

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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.

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.

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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 nonresponsive. A list of authorized companies can be found at https:// insurance.ky.gov/ ppc/Company/Default.aspx.

The certificate holder shall be listed as:

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Department of Criminal Justice Training 4449 Kit Carson Drive Richmond, KY 40475 Attn: Mike Curtis

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

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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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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Contractor shall comply at all times with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, executive orders, and attorney general opinions that are lawful and that are not enjoined by a court of law, and shall also comply with all Commonwealth of Kentucky Executive Department and Commonwealth Office of Technology policies and procedures.

2. Contractor shall report any and all acts and omissions constituting a violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws, policies and procedures, or this MOA, to the Commonwealth in writing within one business day of the discovery of the violation.

3. Contractor, including any subcontractors or agents of Contractor, agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal confidentiality laws, including the confidentiality provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of such information. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the Commonwealth shall be entitled, without waiving any other rights or remedies, to injunctive or equitable relief to enforce the requirements of this provision of this MOA.

4. Vendors and other state agencies that receive Personal Information as defined by and in accordance with Kentucky’s Personal Information Security and Breach Investigation Procedures and Practices Act, KRS 61.931, et seq. (“the Act”), shall secure and protect the Personal Information by, without limitation, complying with all requirements applicable to non-affiliated third parties set for in the Act.

4.1. “Personal Information” is defined in accordance with KRS 61.931(6) as “an individual’s first name or first initial and last name; personal mark; or unique biometric or genetic print or image, in combination with one(1) or more of the following data elements:

4.1.1. An account, credit card number, or debit card number that, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password, would permit access to an account;

4.1.2. A Social Security number;

4.1.3. A taxpayer identification number that incorporates a Social Security number;

4.1.4. A driver’s license number, state identification card number, or other individual identification number issued by an agency;

4.1.5. A passport number or other identification number issued by the United States government; or

4.1.6. Individually Identifiable Information as defined in 45 C.F.R. sec. 160.013 (of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), except for education records covered by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, as amended 20 U.S.C. sec. 1232g.

4.2. As provided in KRS 61.931(5), a “non-affiliated third party” means “any person or entity that has a contract or agreement with the Commonwealth and receives (accesses, collects, or maintains) personal information from the Commonwealth pursuant to the contract or agreement.”

4.3. Contractor agrees to cooperate with the Commonwealth in complying with the response, mitigation, correction, investigation, and notification requirements of the Act.

4.4. Contractor shall notify as soon as possible, but not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours, the Commonwealth, the Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Commonwealth Office of Technology, of a determination of, or knowledge of, a breach, unless the exception set forth in KRS 61.932(2) applies and Contractor abides by the requirements set for in that exception. Notification shall be in writing on a form developed by the Commonwealth Office of Technology

4.5. Contractor agrees to undertake a prompt and reasonable investigation of any breach as required by KRS 61.933.

4.6. Upon conclusion of an investigation of a security breach of Personal Information as required by KRS 61.933, Contractor agrees to an apportionment of the costs of the notification, investigation, and mitigation of the security breach.

4.7. In accordance with KRS 61.932(2)(a), Contractor shall implement, maintain, and update security and breach investigation procedures that are appropriate to the nature of the information disclosed, that are at least as stringent as the security and breach investigation procedures and practices established by the Commonwealth Office of Technology.

5. Contractor agrees that Contractor will not distribute, divulge, publish, or release any data or information obtained from or owned by the Commonwealth without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth unless compelled to do so by law or by a judicially…