KHP SPONSORSHIP - Horse Trailers

The Kentucky Horse Park, an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky located in Fayette County, is soliciting sponsorship proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on April 14, 2026, with responses due by April 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement seeks one or more companies to sponsor the addition of horse trailers to support the health care and well-being of the park's horse herd while providing sponsors with marketing exposure to a diverse audience of affluent equestrians. Two sponsorships are available, offering options for either a 4-Horse Goose Neck Trailer or a 2-Horse Bumper Pull Trailer, with a sponsorship term of two years and two additional two-year renewal periods available. Proposals may include cash-only payments, cash plus in-kind products, or in-kind only arrangements, with an annual sponsorship fee of $25,000 per year for cash payments or $25,000 per year per trailer for in-kind sponsorships, provided that in-kind offerings satisfy documented needs as defined by KRS 45A.097. Evaluation criteria consist of responsiveness to solicitation (20 points), respondent background and compatibility with the park's mission (20 points), and the sponsorship response including items or money offered (60 points), with a minimum score of 80 required for acceptance. Responses must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service website with three copies delivered in a sealed envelope to the Kentucky Horse Park Purchasing Office. Sponsor benefits include advertising signage on trailers, logo placement on facility signage and digital displays, website recognition with hyperlinks, social media promotion, a 25% discount on meeting space, up to five passes to the park, parking passes, and opportunities for educational events.

The RFP does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises within the provided documentation. Respondents must provide evidence of financial stability and comply with Kentucky statutes regarding tax compliance, wages and hours laws, occupational safety and health, unemployment insurance, and workers compensation. In-kind trailers provided to the park shall be returned to the successful respondent upon agreement termination. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. The anticipated award value is $25,000 per year per sponsorship ($50,000 annually for two sponsorships if both are awarded), with a potential total contract value of $100,000 over the initial two-year term, plus an additional $100,000 for each two-year renewal period if exercised. Inquiries regarding the sponsorship opportunity should be directed to Karla DiNardo at karla.dinardo@ky.gov.