Engineering training FY 27-28

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking engineering training services for fiscal year 2027-2028, targeting professional development opportunities for KYTC employees, contractors, and consultants. The solicitation covers ten specific training areas, including technical courses such as MicroStation CONNECT, OpenRoads Designer, Roadside Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, HEC-RAS software, as well as specialized courses like Tree Identification, Plan Reading, and ADA Sidewalk Design. The training must be conducted exclusively within Kentucky due to budget constraints, with potential venues including KYTC facilities, vendor locations, or conference facilities. The RFP will be evaluated using a comprehensive point system totaling 750 possible points, with 400 points allocated to technical proposals, 200 points for cost proposals, and potentially 150 points for oral presentations. Key evaluation criteria include class content, training location, course comprehensiveness, class availability, trainer credentials, and registration policies. The solicitation was released on 10/13/2025, with written questions due by 10/31/2025, and proposals due by 11/21/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. The initial contract term is anticipated to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with potential for two additional two-year renewal periods.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete the Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors, which requires attestation of compliance with Kentucky campaign finance laws. The contract does not guarantee a specific training volume, with KYTC planning to request training on an as-needed basis. Contractors and consultants may register for training outside the contract and will be responsible for their own registration fees. Pricing will be evaluated based on cost per person per class at three different locations: a KYTC facility, the vendor's Kentucky location, and a convention center. Vendors must submit a detailed Cost Proposal Submittal Form that includes per-person pricing for each training class, with all overhead costs built into the pricing. Although no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive evaluation process suggests that both technical expertise and competitive pricing will be crucial for selection. Vendors encountering submission difficulties can contact the Customer Resource Center help desk at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or by phone at 502-564-9641 or toll-free at 877-973-4357.