Recruiting Coordinator for Youth Bluegrass Challenge Academy

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, Bluegrass Challenge Academy is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to assist with recruiting potential at-risk candidates, ages 15 1/2 to 18 years old, both male and female, for the Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contract will consist of services and travel reimbursement, and the Recruiting Coordinators will be required to travel throughout the Commonwealth to recruit candidates, maintain communication with parents/guardians, assist with cadet transports, and perform other duties related to the three phases of the program. The procurement is in the form of a Request for Proposal (RFP), and proposals are due by November 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The Commonwealth will evaluate proposals based on the technical solution, proposed cost, and optional oral presentations. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years of recruiting and/or youth challenge experience.

The contract will not be for a specific region but will cover the general area throughout the Commonwealth. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from December 9, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. The available information does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The cost proposal form provided appears to be incomplete, and additional details on award values or budget ranges are not available in the provided materials.