Independent Monitor

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government is seeking an Independent Monitor to assess and report on the implementation of the Community Commitment: Louisville's Consent Decree regarding the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The procurement, identified as RFP 260021, aims to select a monitor who will evaluate LMPD's compliance with comprehensive police reform requirements across 15 key sections, including agency management, use of force policies, community-based public safety, and officer accountability. The selected monitor will be responsible for conducting compliance assessments, preparing semiannual progress reports, and working with a Community Safety Commission throughout the implementation process. The evaluation will follow a three-stage process, with written proposals due August 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and questions accepted until July 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria include 50 points for experience and qualifications, 30 points for scope of work, and 20 points for budget reasonableness, with additional interview stages worth 100 points each. Required qualifications include technical experience in law enforcement monitoring, legal expertise, data management capabilities, government institution experience, and exceptional communication skills.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with Good Faith Effort documentation mandating 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 5% Female Business Enterprise (FBE), and 0.5% Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) participation. The contract term is one year with four optional yearly renewals, contingent on funding and performance evaluation. The annual budget is capped at $750,000, with Louisville Metro responsible for providing office space and support. Eleven potential bidders have been identified, including 21CP Solutions LLC, Baker Donelson, Daigle Law Group LLC, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP, and others. Community engagement surveys have highlighted the importance of selecting a monitor with deep knowledge of Louisville and LMPD, strong community engagement skills, prior consent decree experience, and independence from local law enforcement culture. The contract requires the monitor to maintain transparency, provide accessible reporting, and work collaboratively to facilitate substantial compliance with the Community Commitment while maintaining an independent assessment approach.