Compliance and Integrity Services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Public Protection Cabinet, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 374 2400000010 on July 24, 2023, seeking qualified vendors to provide Compliance and Integrity Services for wagering regulation and enforcement. The primary scope of work includes conducting forensic investigations into potential wagering integrity violations affecting individuals and entities, analyzing wagering patterns and betting transaction records to identify irregularities, and preparing detailed investigation reports with corrective action recommendations. Additional deliverables encompass delivering training sessions and workshops to KHRC staff on independent investigation methodologies, assisting in developing internal control frameworks specific to wagering operations, integrating technology solutions for compliance monitoring, and providing 24/7 consultation support on best practices and regulatory requirements. Mandatory qualifications for vendors include prior experience in wagering industry regulatory compliance, extensive knowledge of wagering operations, expertise in evaluating internal controls specific to wagering, specialized knowledge of wagering integrity investigations, and independence from gaming system manufacturers and operators. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 520 points for the technical proposal addressing regulatory understanding, industry experience, investigative methodology, internal control recommendations, reporting capability, training plans, and industry best practices, up to 100 points for cost competitiveness based on submitted hourly rates, and potential additional points up to 100 for oral presentations by top-ranked vendors, totaling a maximum of 720 possible points. Critical deadlines include written questions due by 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2023, and proposals due by 11:00 a.m. on August 17, 2023. The anticipated contract term runs from September 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with the Commonwealth retaining the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approvals by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.

The KHRC reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors at its discretion. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders as defined in KRS 45A.470 may receive preference scoring considerations. All proposals must comply with applicable Kentucky procurement regulations and statutes, including provisions related to taxes, wages, occupational safety, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation under KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342. Vendors must submit proposals in three separately sealed parts consisting of the technical proposal, cost proposal, and proprietary information, with one marked original hard copy and three marked electronic copies of each component. Vendors demonstrating ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation or equivalent certifications will receive additional consideration. The RFP documentation does not specify a particular budget range or total award value for this solicitation, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or existing technology systems requiring integration with the selected vendor's services.