KET Lighting Technicians (Grips)

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is seeking up to three professional lighting technicians (grips) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on June 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 14, 2025, at 16:30 Eastern Time. The contract, located in Fayette County, covers lighting installation services for Studio A and Studio B, requiring technicians to hang, aim, and focus television studio lights and manage cable distribution. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of professional television lighting experience, provide three project examples, and include professional references. The technical proposal will be evaluated on a 1,600-point scale, focusing on professional experience with television lighting, DMX-connected lighting fixture installation, and professional references. The contract period runs from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for one additional two-year renewal. The project estimates 17 total work days, with current plans for Studio A lighting installation in November 2025 and Studio B in July 2026. Compensation is structured at $650 per ten-hour work day or $325 per half day, with travel expenses reimbursed at state employee rates ($.42 per mile and per diem for meals), not to exceed $3,500 per person.

The RFP does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to conduct discussions with potential contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the compensation structure and travel expense allowance suggest a modest investment in lighting technician services. The procurement appears to be open to qualified professional lighting technicians with substantial experience in television studio lighting. The evaluation process is straightforward, with a focus on technical competence and professional experience rather than a separate cost proposal. Potential contractors should carefully review the technical requirements and be prepared to demonstrate extensive professional expertise in television studio lighting installation and management.