DOCJT Audiologist Testing

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for audiologist testing services targeting staff in Firearms, Critical Skills, Operational Skills, and other designated sections. The procurement seeks a qualified licensed or certified audiologist who can perform audiometric testing in compliance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.95 (Occupational Noise Exposure) standards. Testing requirements include initial examinations within the first six months of employment and annual follow-up tests thereafter. Vendors must submit proposals in three parts: technical proposal, cost proposal, and any proprietary information. The evaluation criteria will allocate 600 technical points (300 for experience and qualifications, 200 for sample test records, and 100 for availability) and 400 cost points using a lowest-cost methodology. Additional oral presentations may be requested, potentially adding 250 points to the evaluation. The RFP was released on April 14, 2021, with proposals due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on April 23, 2021, for an anticipated contract term from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with potential two-year renewal options.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain general liability, professional liability, and worker's compensation insurance, and comply with HIPAA and federal/state laws. The successful vendor will be responsible for managing biohazard waste disposal, reporting results to the Commonwealth's Human Resource representative, and providing written notice of standard threshold shifts within 21 days of determination. Foreign entities must provide Secretary of State certification of authority within 14 days of proposal opening or risk being deemed non-responsive. While the RFP does not specify a total contract value or budget range, vendors must provide all-inclusive costs for initial audiometric tests, retests, and annual examinations. The contract includes potential renewal options subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.