Sponsorship Approval Email 09-04-26 (4).pdf

This file is a sponsorship approval email chain dated September 2-4, 2026, involving the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet (TAH), the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Office of Procurement Services (OPS). The correspondence documents the approval process for two sponsorship solicitations related to Kentucky History Day 2027. Melissa Brewer, Executive Director of TAH, requested guidance from Stacy Blank at OPS regarding the proper procedures for submitting two sponsorship solicitations for approval. Brewer inquired about the correct email address for submitting the sponsorships to OPS, the required review timeline (one business day for OPS response), whether the sponsorships would be posted as an RFP, and requested assistance in walking through the process. The two sponsorship solicitations attached to the correspondence are titled "2027 Kentucky National History Day in KY Sponsorship" and "2027 Kentucky History Day Sponsorships."

Stacy Blank, Executive Director of OPS, approved both sponsorship solicitations on September 4, 2026, confirming that they met the necessary requirements. Blank indicated that these sponsorships would normally be directed to OPS reporting and offered Julie Brewer from the Finance department as a point of contact for any additional questions regarding the process. No specific pricing terms, set asides, or funding amounts are detailed in this email chain, as the correspondence focuses primarily on procedural approval and routing rather than the financial or contractual specifics of the sponsorship solicitations themselves.