KET Lighting Designer 2024

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through Kentucky Educational Television (KET), is seeking a professional television lighting director to provide lighting design and installation services for their television studio sets located in Lexington, Kentucky. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive lighting plan, recommending required broadcast lighting fixtures and accessories, and directing and overseeing the installation, aiming, and focusing of the fixtures. The contract term is anticipated to be from November 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with an option to renew for up to one additional two-year period. Proposals are due by October 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST, and the technical evaluation will focus on the offeror's demonstrated expertise in national broadcast television productions, previous work examples, and professional references, while the cost proposal will be scored separately. KET reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation rate with the top-ranked offeror and to reject any or all proposals based on the best interests of the Commonwealth.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, but it is likely that the contract will be valued based on the scope of work and the negotiated compensation rate with the selected contractor.