BCA Recruiting Coordinator

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Military Affairs is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator for the Bluegrass Challenge Academy (BCA) through Request for Proposal (RFP) 095 2500000296. The solicitation is for a contractor to recruit at-risk youth aged 15.5 to 18 for a residential program located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The successful vendor will be responsible for approximately 140 hours per month of recruiting activities across various Kentucky regions, including candidate recruitment, application processing, cadet and family communication, and supporting program activities. Proposals are due by 04/23/2025 at 15:30 Eastern Time, with an anticipated initial contract term from 06/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 and potential renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods. The evaluation criteria include a technical proposal worth 100 points, a cost proposal worth 60 points, and a potential oral presentation worth 25 points. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience recruiting youth and submit a comprehensive technical proposal detailing their qualifications.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will require compliance with Kentucky procurement regulations, equal opportunity requirements, and various state legal and ethical standards. Funding for the contract is subject to state appropriations, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate compensation and reject any proposals. While no incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, the contract will provide compensation for professional services and travel reimbursement. The exact budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, though the cost proposal form suggests a structured approach to capturing labor and travel costs. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the complete RFP documentation and prepare detailed technical and cost proposals that demonstrate their capability to effectively recruit and support at-risk youth for the Bluegrass Challenge Academy program.