Engineering training FY 27-28

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is soliciting proposals for a personal service contract to provide comprehensive engineering training services for fiscal years 2027-2028. The Request for Proposal (RFP 605 2600000097) seeks qualified trainers to deliver professional development courses across ten specific categories, including MicroStation CONNECT, OpenRoads Designer, OpenRoads Survey, Bentley Systems upgrade training, Roadside Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, HEC-RAS modeling, Tree Identification, Plan Reading Fundamentals, and ADA Sidewalk Design. Training can be delivered at KYTC facilities in Frankfort, vendor facilities in Kentucky, conference locations, or through virtual instruction, with minimum class sizes ranging from 7 to 12 participants. The evaluation process will award up to 750 total points, with 400 points for technical proposals (focusing on class content, training location flexibility, course comprehensiveness, class availability, trainer credentials, and registration policies), 200 points for cost proposals, and up to 150 points for optional oral demonstrations. Written questions were due by October 31, 2025, with proposals required by 2:00 PM EST on November 28, 2025, submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System. The initial contract term is set for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with potential for two additional two-year renewal periods.

The procurement allows for multiple contract awards and does not guarantee a minimum training volume, with services to be provided on an as-needed basis. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires compliance with Kentucky's nondiscrimination requirements and procurement statutes. Vendors must complete the mandatory Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors, and Contractors, which attests to compliance with campaign finance laws and remains valid for one year. The cost proposal requires detailed per-person pricing for each course type across different venue options, with pricing to include all overhead costs. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of six months following the due date, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate compensation based on submitted pricing. Interested vendors must be registered in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System and prepared to submit three separate documents: a Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and any Proprietary Information. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement suggests flexibility in awarding one or multiple contracts based on the Commonwealth's assessment of the best interests.