Attorney for the Coordination of Siting Board Reviews

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Energy and Environment Cabinet/Public Service Commission, is seeking up to five (5) personal service contracts for attorneys to coordinate Siting Board reviews in Elliott County and across the state. The procurement targets licensed Kentucky attorneys who will manage applications for merchant electric generating and merchant transmission facilities under KRS 278.700 to 278.718. Key responsibilities include reviewing Notices of Intent, managing compliance checklists, coordinating with Siting Board members and external consultants, scheduling site visits and community meetings, monitoring interventions and hearing requests, reviewing motions and consultant reports, participating in hearings, drafting orders, and managing post-case activities. Proposal evaluation will comprise 700 total points, distributed as follows: experience (430 points), work plan (150 points), cost (120 points), and optional oral presentation (20 points). Critical dates include written questions due by 10:00 AM on February 14, 2021, and proposals due by 3:00 PM EST on February 28, 2021. The anticipated contract term runs from March 15, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with potential renewal provisions.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must submit technical and cost proposals separately, along with a transmittal letter, completed solicitation, required affidavits, and proof of Secretary of State registration for foreign entities. Compensation will include hourly rates for legal services, reimbursement for travel expenses according to government contract review committee Policy Statement #98-1, and other authorized and documented miscellaneous expenses. Prospective contractors must indicate their willingness and capacity to work on multiple cases simultaneously, specifying the number of cases they can handle. The contract will be subject to Kentucky procurement statutes, regulations, and policies, including compliance with the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Executive Branch Code of Ethics, and conflict-of-interest laws. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-contract approach suggests flexibility in procurement and potential spending. Proposals must be delivered in person or by courier to the Public Service Commission Admin Branch in Frankfort, Kentucky, with online bidding prohibited.