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 in Lincoln County, seeking qualified individuals and organizations to provide comprehensive audiometric testing. The procurement requires a licensed or certified audiologist to perform initial baseline testing within six months of employee employment, annual testing for designated staff, and hearing conservation training. Specific deliverables include audiometric tests conducted in compliance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.95 (Occupational Noise Exposure) standards, results reporting to the Commonwealth's Human Resources representative within five days of initial testing and within the first month of the year thereafter, and retesting within 30 days when requested. The RFP evaluation will be based on a total of 1,250 points, with 600 points allocated to technical proposals (examining previous experience, professional qualifications, test record reporting capabilities, and availability) and 400 points for cost proposals. The solicitation was posted on September 1, 2021, with proposals due by 3:00 PM EST on September 20, 2021, and the anticipated initial contract term running from December 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain general liability, professional liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance, and comply with all federal and state laws, including HIPAA. Vendors are required to provide all-inclusive costs per service for initial audiometric testing, retest audiometric testing, and annual audiometric testing inclusive of baseline comparison and standard threshold shift determination. The Commonwealth reserves the right to renew the contract 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 Government Contract Review Committee. An oral presentation is possible and could be valued at up to 250 points at the Commonwealth's discretion. Contractors must also acquire required state and federal licensing and certification and be responsible for bio-hazardous waste disposal and decontamination. The final contract award is contingent upon approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filing with the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.