Kentucky Analytics Platform Solution (KAPS)

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is seeking a comprehensive Kentucky Analytics Platform Solution (KAPS) through Request for Proposal (RFP) 758 2500000171. This procurement aims to develop a sophisticated, cloud-based analytics platform that will integrate data from over 50 state and health-related systems across multiple departments including Medicaid, Public Health, Child Welfare, and Workforce Development. The solution must provide real-time and near real-time data reporting, visualization, trending, and predictive analytics capabilities, with robust security protocols compliant with HIPAA, NIST standards, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Key deliverables include a comprehensive solution matrix covering access, application services, data governance, infrastructure, integration, project management, reporting, security, support services, and training. The RFP was posted on April 22, 2025, with proposals due by July 28, 2025, and requires vendors to develop a platform that can be implemented within 12 months, supporting multi-lingual capabilities and integrating with the Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG).

The procurement appears open to qualified technology vendors, with specific requirements for resident and qualified bidder status outlined in the affidavit documents. Vendors must complete extensive compliance documentation, including campaign finance law compliance, background checks, and proof of business authorization in Kentucky. The platform development involves significant financial investment, with potential contract values spanning an initial period with options for up to eight years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in technological infrastructure. Vendors must provide detailed cost proposals across multiple categories including hardware, software, licensing, and value-added services. The CHFS will impose strict performance penalties for non-compliance, with potential financial reductions up to $30,000 per occurrence for security or operational violations. The platform must support integration with existing systems like the Integrated Analytics Solution (IAS) and demonstrate capabilities across multiple domains including COVID-19 tracking, healthcare metrics, social services, and population health monitoring.