Licensed Physical Therapist OVR/CDPTC Thelma, KY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Education and Labor Cabinet, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure licensed physical therapist services at the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center (CDPTC) in Thelma, Elliott County, Kentucky. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to vocational rehabilitation clients with disabilities, serve as part of an interdisciplinary team, supervise physical therapy staff, and maintain facility equipment and infection control standards. The physical therapist must maintain an active Kentucky physical therapy license with no restrictions, possess relevant clinical experience, and be available Tuesday or Wednesday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each week to conduct assessments for incoming evaluation students. All fees, travel, supplies, equipment, and expenses must be included in the proposed all-inclusive hourly rate, with compensation limited to work completed on facility premises. Proposals will be evaluated on a maximum of 1,050 points, comprising 600 points for technical merit (experience, references, and mandatory active Kentucky licensure), 350 points for cost based on the lowest all-inclusive hourly wage rate, and up to 100 points for oral presentations if required. Written questions are due by April 9, 2026, with proposals due by May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The anticipated contract term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods pending approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations based on disadvantaged enterprise status. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, as well as Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim. All contractors must be properly authorized to conduct business in Kentucky, maintain good standing with the Secretary of State throughout the contract duration, and comply with Kentucky's procurement statutes and regulations, including the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Executive Branch Code of Ethics, and conflict-of-interest laws. Online bidding is permitted through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System, with registration required at least 24 to 48 hours before proposal submission. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the procurement materials, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.