Cosmetology Instructor at KCIW

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed cosmetology instructor to provide vocational training to adult inmates at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) in Morgan County. The Request for Proposal (RFP 527 2500000172) requires a qualified instructor to deliver both classroom and performance-based cosmetology instruction while adhering to Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requirements and correctional facility protocols. Key deliverables include comprehensive cosmetology training designed to reduce recidivism by equipping inmates with marketable skills upon release. The evaluation criteria for this procurement are rigorous, with 400 points allocated to technical factors: 200 points for cosmetology experience and 200 points for classroom instruction experience. An additional 200 points will be awarded for cost (monthly reimbursement rate), and 100 optional points may be assigned for oral presentations if deemed necessary. Critical dates include a December 30, 2024 deadline for written questions, with proposal submissions due by January 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The initial contract term is anticipated to run from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for up to two additional two-year periods.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Kentucky's Vendor Self Service System in three distinct parts: technical proposal, cost proposal, and proprietary information. While no specific funding amounts are detailed in the documentation, the procurement appears focused on securing a qualified individual cosmetology instructor rather than a large-scale organizational contract. The successful vendor will need to demonstrate substantial professional credentials, including a valid cosmetology license and significant experience in both cosmetology practice and educational instruction. The contract will require close integration with existing correctional facility educational infrastructure and adherence to strict institutional protocols. Though precise budget ranges are not specified, the contract structure suggests a monthly reimbursement model for instructional services, with evaluation heavily weighted toward the instructor's professional qualifications and proposed instructional approach.