075/bgvc/registered dietician/5. 6. 25

The Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an On-Call Licensed/Registered Dietician to serve at the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center in Union County. The contract, identified as 075/BGVC/REGISTERED DIETICIAN/5.6.25, seeks a qualified dietician to provide comprehensive nutritional services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional two-year periods. Required services include performing nutritional assessments, developing care plans, tracking documentation, conducting staff education, and assessing menus for veterans at the facility. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Kentucky practice license and be able to provide a Licensed/Registered Dietitian within seven days of request. The proposal evaluation will be based on a total of 1,400 points, with 800 points allocated to the technical proposal, 400 points to the cost proposal, and potential 200 points for oral presentations. The solicitation was released on May 14, 2025, with proposals due by June 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including proof of liability insurance, professional licensure, credentialing paperwork, work references, drug tests, background checks, and tuberculosis tests. The contract emphasizes the need for dieticians within a 60-mile radius of the Bowling Green Veterans Center, with the ability to respond quickly to emergency staffing needs. All travel and lodging expenses will be the responsibility of the vendor. The cost proposal will be evaluated based on regular pay, holiday pay, shift preference pay, and overtime pay rates. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed evaluation criteria and comprehensive requirements suggest a significant commitment to ensuring high-quality nutritional services for veterans at the facility.