KHP SPONSORSHIP -Volunteer Program

The Kentucky Horse Park, an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky located in Fayette County, is soliciting sponsorship responses for its Volunteer Program through a Request for Proposal issued on February 23, 2026, with responses due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This procurement seeks individuals or companies interested in becoming Volunteer Program Sponsors to gain exposure to a diverse audience, including affluent equestrians and international visitors. The Kentucky Horse Park hosts over 200 events annually and attracts more than 1.7 million visitors. Sponsorship support may be provided as either cash or in-kind products, subject to Kentucky Horse Park approval. Up to 25 sponsorships are available at three sponsorship levels: Bronze ($100–$499), Silver ($500–$999), and Gold ($1,000+). Successful respondents will be recognized as Volunteer Program Sponsors for one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Sponsor benefits include identification in Volunteer Program references, website recognition with a live link (name only for Bronze level), permission to distribute promotional materials to volunteers, joint promotion on social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), the right to state sponsorship status in promotional materials, and up to two complimentary passes to the Kentucky Horse Park. Proposals are evaluated on three criteria: responsiveness to the solicitation (20 points), respondent background and information (20 points), and sponsorship response quality, including items or money offered (60 points), with a minimum passing score of 80 points required. Respondents must demonstrate financial stability and provide a detailed outline of their sponsorship commitment.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are outlined in the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Respondents must comply with Kentucky campaign finance laws, employment practices regulations, and artificial intelligence policy requirements. The sponsorship opportunity accommodates flexible funding models, allowing respondents to contribute entirely in cash or as a combination of cash and in-kind products. Award values range from $100 to $999+ depending on the sponsorship tier selected, with multiple awards available across the three sponsorship levels.