Engineering training FY 27-28

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Office of Human Resource Management, is seeking qualified trainers to provide professional development and engineering training services for fiscal years 2027-2028. The solicitation requires comprehensive training across ten specialized course categories, including beginner and advanced MicroStation CONNECT, OpenRoads Designer, OpenRoads Survey, Bentley Systems upgrade training, roadside design, highway capacity analysis, HEC-RAS modeling, tree identification and dendrology, plan reading fundamentals, and ADA sidewalk design. Training must be delivered through flexible modalities including in-person lectures, computer-based instruction, and virtual platforms, with delivery options at KYTC facilities in Frankfort, vendor locations in Kentucky, or conference facilities. The evaluation process will allocate 750 total points, with 400 points for technical proposals (focusing on class content, training location, course comprehensiveness, class availability, trainer credentials, and registration policies), 200 points for cost proposals, and up to 150 points for potential oral presentations. Key submission deadlines include written questions due by October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and proposals due by December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST through Kentucky's eProcurement system.

The contract allows for multiple award possibilities, with no guaranteed minimum training volume, and services will be requested on an as-needed basis. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with potential renewal options for two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission. Vendors must register in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System and submit required documentation, including signed solicitation forms, technical and cost proposals, transmittal letters, and mandatory affidavits. The Commonwealth imposes standard procurement requirements, including nondiscrimination provisions and conflict-of-interest certifications. Minimum class sizes range from seven to twelve participants depending on the course type, and KYTC contractors and consultants may register for training but will be responsible for their own fees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must provide per-person, per-class pricing with optional volume discounts for larger class sizes.