Blood Pattern Analysis Training

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) under the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, is seeking qualified contractors to deliver a 40-hour Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) training course for law enforcement personnel in Johnson County. The training will be conducted at the DOCJT facility in Richmond, Kentucky, from August 26-30, 2019, with a maximum capacity of 25 participants. The primary objective is to instruct DOCJT instructors and law enforcement personnel on fundamental BPA principles, pattern formation theories, practical application, and scenario-based training with mock crime scenes. Contractor qualifications are stringent, requiring a minimum of 10 years in law enforcement, 7 years in forensic/bloodstain pattern analysis, and 3 years of BPA instruction, with mandatory IAI certification as a Bloodstain Pattern Analyst. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system, with 600 points allocated to technical merit (200 points for contractor experience and 400 points for technical proposal) and 400 points for cost, with the lowest-priced proposal receiving maximum points. The RFP was issued on July 5, 2019, with proposals due by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on July 16, 2019, and the initial contract term anticipated to run from August 1 through October 31, 2019.

The procurement opportunity includes Kentucky resident bidder and qualified bidder preferences per KRS 45A.490, 45A.492, and 45A.494, potentially providing advantages to local businesses. Proposals must be submitted in sealed format with separate technical and cost sections, including signed solicitation forms, transmittal letters, and required affidavits. The Commonwealth reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, including the right to reject any or all proposals, request clarifications or best and final offers, conduct oral presentations, and negotiate contract terms. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the cost proposal must be all-inclusive, covering transportation, meals, lodging, and incidental expenses for the five eight-hour training days. Contract award will be announced through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service Site, with no additional notifications provided to unsuccessful offerors. The contract's final approval is subject to review by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee, indicating a multilayered approval process for the selected vendor.