(2) Recruiting Coordinator Youth Bluegrass Challenge Academy

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, is issuing a Request for Proposals to recruit and hire two Recruiting Coordinators to support the Bluegrass Challenge Academy, a residential program serving at-risk youth ages 15.5 to 18 years located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The solicitation seeks qualified individuals or organizations to provide comprehensive recruiting and coordination services throughout Kentucky, with approximately 140 hours per month of work across four designated regions. Key deliverables and objectives include promoting the Bluegrass Challenge Academy program, developing and maintaining referral networks, interviewing applicants, assisting with cadet transport, and supporting staff training and special events, with contractors required to travel to Fort Knox and designated regions as needed. Minimum qualifications require five years of recruiting and/or youth challenge experience, with proposals to include a detailed resume and two examples of past work experience. The contract is anticipated to begin December 15, 2024, and continue through June 30, 2026, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by December 2, 2024, at 15:30 Eastern Time, with no bidders conference scheduled. Evaluation will be based on technical qualifications (100 points maximum) and cost (60 points maximum), with potential oral presentations for the top four vendors (25 additional points).

Respondents must meet Kentucky residency preferences and legal compliance requirements, including Secretary of State registration for foreign entities, background checks through KARES screening with fingerprints, and mandatory affidavits regarding tax and employment law compliance, conflict of interest, and debarment status. The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the solicitation. Compensation will consist of services reimbursement and travel reimbursement for mileage, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to negotiate final compensation based on pricing submitted and to reject any or all proposals. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation, though vendors are required to submit detailed cost proposals using the designated Cost Proposal Form.