Investigative Services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, is issuing a Request for Proposal for personal service contract investigative services to conduct investigations of complaints against licensed and unlicensed psychology practitioners in accordance with KRS Chapter 319.005-990 and Board regulation 201 KAR 26:130. The investigator selected will be responsible for interviewing parties and witnesses, obtaining and reviewing documents, inspecting court records, submitting written investigative reports, compiling case files for Board presentation, providing testimony at administrative hearings, and interpreting psychology practice laws and regulations. Mandatory qualifications include proof of licensure as either a mental health provider or licensed private investigator in Kentucky, a detailed resume, demonstrated ability to travel throughout the Commonwealth, and computer capabilities for audio and video platforms. Proposals will be evaluated on a maximum of 750 points, distributed as follows: 450 points for technical criteria (qualifications, experience, sample reports, interview questions, professional portfolio, and licensure law application experience), 200 points for cost (with the lowest cost proposal receiving maximum points), and 100 points for oral presentations if required. The RFP was posted on March 11, 2026, with written questions due by March 20, 2026, and proposals due by April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. No bidders' conference is scheduled. Offerors must submit a signed solicitation form, transmittal letter, required affidavits, and technical and cost proposals under separate sealed cover through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service eProcurement system.

The anticipated contract term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to Finance and Administration Cabinet approval and Legislative Research Commission review. The cost proposal shall include an hourly rate for investigative services with 250 hours available, actual travel expenses reimbursed at the current state mileage rate, and miscellaneous expenses reimbursed upon receipt of receipts. All required insurance coverages must be provided prior to award, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability (if applicable), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation documents. While an exact budget range is not specified, the scope is limited to 250 investigative hours plus reimbursable expenses, suggesting a contract value that will be determined based on the selected hourly rate and actual expenses incurred during the contract period.