KET Additional Production Technicians

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking up to twelve contract Production Technicians for fiscal year 2026, with services to be rendered in Fayette County. The procurement aims to secure television videography and audio professionals to support studio and field production of programs including Kentucky Tonight, Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Edition, and Kentucky Life. Qualified technicians will be required to perform various roles such as studio camera operation, field camera operation, studio audio work, and field camera audio work, with daily rates ranging from $300 to $375 depending on the specific service. The solicitation was released on 10/16/2025, with proposals due by 11/03/2025 at 16:30 Eastern Time, covering an initial contract period from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Proposal evaluation will be based on technical criteria, with points awarded for experience in television production, camera operation, and audio work. Each contractor is expected to work approximately 20 days during the initial contract period, with work allocation determined solely by KET management.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement is driven by significant funding challenges, specifically a $4.2M annual funding loss resulting from the H.R. 4 Rescissions Act, which eliminated federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes potential for up to two additional two-year renewal periods beyond the initial term. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but given the daily rates and expected 20 days of work per contractor, the potential compensation could range from $6,000 to $7,500 per technician for the initial six-month period. KET is seeking experienced production professionals who can seamlessly integrate into their existing production workflow and support their educational television programming needs.