KLEC Instructor Training: De-Escalation

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) and Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT), is seeking proposals for KLEC Instructor Training: De-Escalation. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for advanced-level instructor training focused on de-escalation, bias awareness, and citizen communication skills for up to 70 attendees from various Kentucky law enforcement training academies. The training must be delivered over two 8-hour days between March 27-29, 2023 at the DOCJT facility in Richmond, Kentucky, and be accredited by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) using modern andragogy learning principles. Proposals will be evaluated based on the documented curriculum, instructor qualifications, and proposed cost, which must be inclusive of all expenses. An optional oral presentation may also be required. The resulting contract is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods.

The RFP does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP provides a fixed bid amount for the two-day training session, but does not disclose a specific award value or budget range.