(2) Recruiting Coordinator Youth Bluegrass Challenge Academy

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Military Affairs is seeking two Recruiting Coordinator positions for the Bluegrass Challenge Academy located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. This Request for Proposals (RFP) 095-2500000158 aims to recruit coordinators who will identify and engage at-risk youth candidates aged 15.5-18 years for the Academy's program. Each coordinator will be responsible for approximately 140 hours of monthly work, covering various regions throughout Kentucky, with duties including coordinating recruitment activities, monitoring candidate progress, providing data entry, and supporting mentor/mentee training during residential and post-residential program phases. The evaluation process will be comprehensive, including technical proposals worth 100 points, cost proposals valued at 60 points, and potential oral presentations worth 25 points. Interested candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of recruiting and/or youth challenge experience. Proposals are due by December 2, 2024, at 15:30 ET, with an anticipated contract term running from December 15, 2024, through June 30, 2026, and the potential for two additional two-year renewal periods. Submissions must be completed electronically through Kentucky's Vendor Self Service system, with separate technical and cost proposal components.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the documentation does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify precise integration requirements, the position demands significant travel to Fort Knox and other locations for staff and mentor training, as well as cadet transportation. The cost proposal form suggests potential budget considerations, though the specific contract value is not definitively stated in the provided materials. Interested respondents will need to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their ability to effectively recruit and support at-risk youth through the Bluegrass Challenge Academy's structured intervention program. Coordinators will be expected to work collaboratively across multiple Kentucky regions, maintaining detailed records and supporting the Academy's mission of providing educational and personal development opportunities for youth. The multi-year contract structure indicates the Commonwealth's long-term commitment to sustaining this youth intervention initiative.