Investigative Services, EPSB

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), is seeking qualified individuals or companies to provide investigative services related to reports of professional misconduct of educators within the state. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for investigating such matters, which includes interviewing victims and witnesses, retrieving and reviewing relevant documents, preparing written investigative reports, and providing testimony at administrative hearings. Travel throughout Kentucky is required, and occasional out-of-state travel may be necessary. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional two (2) year periods. Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory requirements, technical qualifications, experience, availability, and cost. Offerors must submit their proposals by February 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM EST.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to award multiple contracts for this procurement and to request oral presentations/demonstrations from the top-ranked vendors. Pricing will be negotiated after the evaluation process, and the contract award will be subject to approval by the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee. There is no mention of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any details about the anticipated award value or budget range.