KHP SPONSORSHIP - Breeds' Barn Shows Sponsor

The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking sponsorship opportunities for the Breeds' Barn Shows, a series of equine demonstrations featuring approximately 20 different horse breeds performed in hand and under saddle. The procurement is specifically targeting sponsorship from individuals or companies willing to support these shows, which attract thousands of visitors annually at the Kentucky Horse Park, an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky located in Fayette County. Proposals must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service website by January 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a potential sponsorship term of two years and two additional two-year renewal periods available. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to solicitation (20 points), respondent background and information (20 points), and sponsorship response including items or money offered (60 points), with a minimum score of 80 points required for acceptance. Respondents must demonstrate financial stability and provide a comprehensive sponsorship proposal that includes a signed solicitation cover page, title page with contact information, respondent background, a notarized affidavit, and detailed sponsorship response information.

The RFP offers two sponsorship fee structures: $25,000 in cash per year or $15,000 in cash plus $10,000 in in-kind products annually. Successful sponsors will receive significant marketing and promotional benefits, including five signage placements at Kentucky Horse Park locations, verbal recognition during event presentations, website recognition with a live link, 25% discounted meeting space rental rates, promotional materials placement in the Visitor Center, and up to five complimentary annual park passes. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises or specific types of organizations. The contact for inquiries is Karla DiNardo at the Kentucky Horse Park, located at 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, with communication possible via email at karla.dinardo@ky.gov. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration with the sponsorship opportunity.