Legal Services - Hearing Officer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, is seeking qualified individuals and organizations to provide legal hearing officer services through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The scope of work includes scheduling and conducting pre-hearing conferences, preparing and issuing pre-hearing orders, conducting administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B and other applicable laws, reviewing evidence and testimony, and preparing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended orders. The RFP outlines the technical proposal evaluation criteria, which includes requirements for a Certificate of Good Standing, litigation and administrative law experience, qualifications and education, and a writing sample. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on April 19, 2024, and the initial contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal. The services shall be performed at a rate of $125.00 per hour.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to award multiple personal service contracts for hearing officer services and does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. The RFP outlines the requirements for foreign entities to register with the Kentucky Secretary of State and the process for filing protests and addressing violations of tax and employment laws. The RFP also expresses a preference for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, as defined by state regulations, but does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.