DOCJT Audiologist Testing

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT), operating under the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 525 2100000223 on April 14, 2021, seeking qualified audiologists to provide audiometric testing services for agency staff members. The procurement requires a licensed or certified audiologist holding certification from the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation and capable of conducting testing in compliance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.95 (Occupational Noise Exposure). Testing services must be performed within the first six months of employment and annually thereafter for staff in the Firearms, Critical Skills, Operational Skills, and other sections as determined by DOCJT leadership. Vendors must submit sealed technical and cost proposals separately, with proposals due by 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2021, and no bidders' conference was conducted. The evaluation will employ a weighted approach allocating 600 technical points (300 for previous experience and professional qualifications, 200 for audiometric test records reporting capability, and 100 for availability) and 400 cost points based on lowest-price submission, with up to an additional 250 points available for oral presentations if required. Vendors must provide three professional references from prior similar contracts and submit sample baseline and comparison audiometric test reports, along with itemized pricing for initial tests, retests, and annual audiometric tests. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with renewal options available for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee.

The RFP contains no specific set-asides designated for small businesses or disadvantaged enterprises; however, Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including nonprofits serving individuals with severe disabilities, may receive scoring preferences under applicable state law. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no specific funding amount or budget range is disclosed in the RFP. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request best and final offers from vendors and conduct oral presentations with top-ranked candidates prior to final award determination. Integration requirements or existing technology infrastructure compatibility is not addressed in the available documentation, suggesting the service procurement is relatively straightforward without complex technical dependencies.