Investigative Services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Professional Licensing, acting on behalf of the Kentucky Board of Private Investigators, is issuing a Request for Proposal for investigative services to be performed primarily in Elliott County and throughout the Commonwealth. The procurement seeks a qualified investigator to conduct formal investigations of complaints against licensed private investigators and unlicensed individuals engaged in private investigation activities in violation of KRS Chapter 329A and related administrative regulations. Key deliverables and objectives include interviewing parties and witnesses, obtaining and reviewing documents related to private investigation services, inspecting court records, submitting written investigative reports, compiling case files for Board presentation, and providing testimony at administrative hearings. Mandatory qualifications require current licensure with the Kentucky Board of Private Investigators in good standing, availability to travel throughout the Commonwealth, a minimum of five years of investigative work experience with at least three years in criminal investigation, writing and testimony experience, and submission of redacted investigative reports and a professional portfolio. Proposals will be evaluated on 600 possible points, with 400 points allocated for technical merit based on qualifications and experience, 100 points for cost, and 100 points for oral presentations if required. Written questions are due by March 23, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types. Pricing is structured as an hourly rate for investigative services with up to 300 hours anticipated, reimbursement of actual travel expenses at the current state mileage rate, and reimbursement of miscellaneous expenses such as postage and supplies upon receipt of receipts; however, no specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documentation. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per claim. Payment will be made within thirty working days of receipt of invoices. The contract is subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filing with the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee before becoming effective. No offeror's conference or site visit is scheduled.