Kentucky law enforcement council instructor monitoring

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Criminal Justice Training, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP 525 2600000189) to procure services from three independent contractors to provide instructor monitoring services for the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC). The primary services include conducting compliance monitoring audits of KLEC-certified instructors, approved curricula, and training academies in accordance with 503 KAR 1:100 guidelines, with written evaluation reports required within 30 days of each assignment. Additional deliverables and responsibilities include attending quarterly KLEC meetings (limited to a maximum of two half-day attendances per quarter or eight half days annually), participating in required meetings with the Monitoring Supervisor, and completing the Instructor Development Course if not previously completed. All fees must be all-inclusive of transportation, meals, lodging, and incidental expenses. Prospective contractors must possess an Associate's degree or above (mandatory requirement), demonstrate previous professional experience in law enforcement and training, and maintain availability to complete assignments within 30 days. The evaluation framework totals 1,200 maximum points, comprised of 600 points for the technical proposal (including professional experience at 200 points and general qualifications/curriculum vitae at 300 points), 400 points for the cost proposal (hourly rates for audits and per-half-day rates for quarterly meetings), and up to 200 points for oral presentations if required. Written questions are due by 11:00 AM EST on March 26, 2026, with proposals due by 3:00 PM EST on April 16, 2026. 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 subject to approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.

The solicitation does not specify any set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise designations, meaning all qualified entities are eligible to respond. No incumbent contractor information or current vendor data has been identified in the procurement documentation. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence if applicable), and Professional Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per claim). Payment will be made within thirty working days of invoice receipt in accordance with KRS 45.453 and 45.454. The RFP does not identify a specific budget range or award value; however, the cost proposal component carries a maximum of 400 points out of the 1,200-point evaluation, indicating that pricing will be a significant factor in the selection process. No bidder's conference has been scheduled for this procurement.