FFA Leadership Training Center Naming Sponsorship

The Kentucky Department of Education, through its Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, is seeking a naming sponsorship for the FFA Leadership Training Center, located in Breathitt County. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits corporate or organizational sponsors to secure naming rights for a 25-year period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2050. The selected sponsor will be required to provide a minimum annual financial support of $100,000 and will receive specific benefits including logo placement, signage rights, and the ability to display a photograph or logo in the center's lobby. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System by 4:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025. The evaluation process will allocate 1000 total points, with 200 points for responsiveness, 200 points for sponsor background, and 600 points for the cost proposal. The sponsorship name will be subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, and the selected sponsor will be required to complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing financial reporting and naming rights specifications.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document emphasizes that this sponsorship opportunity will not reduce existing funding for the Leadership Training Center, suggesting a supplemental funding model. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the sponsorship includes comprehensive benefits such as name recognition across logos, signage, and webpages. The minimum annual financial commitment is $100,000, with the total potential contract value reaching approximately $2.5 million over the 25-year sponsorship period. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, alignment with educational mission, and the capability to provide sustained annual support. The Kentucky Department of Education appears open to a range of potential sponsors who can meet the financial and collaborative requirements of this unique naming rights opportunity.