Catering & Bartending Services - My Old KY Home State Park

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is requesting proposals for catering and bartending services at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown, Kentucky, under RFP 2700000001, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Commonwealth seeks to establish up to three master agreements — vendors may provide catering only, bartending only, or both services.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of two years' catering experience for similar-sized events, possess all required business licenses and health permits, and comply with all state and federal regulations. Services must be deliverable within fourteen days' notice. The park anticipates 20–26 weddings annually and additional events ranging from 300–1,000 attendees, all held on park grounds.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit if applicable, and Liquor Liability endorsement of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate. The Commonwealth is exempt from federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax.

The initial contract term is one year from award, with four optional two-year renewal periods available upon mutual agreement. Pricing shall be submitted on a firm fixed unit price basis separate from technical proposals, based on five catering scenarios and three bartending scenarios with detailed specifications. Price increases are not permitted during the first twelve months; thereafter, increases may be requested with documented justification of industry-wide price changes.

Written questions were due July 17, 2026, with Commonwealth responses issued by July 23, 2026. No specific contract value range is identified in the source materials.