Recruiting Coordinator for Youth Bluegrass Challenge Academy

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, Bluegrass Challenge Academy, is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to recruit at-risk youth aged 15.5 to 18 years, both male and female, for the Bluegrass Challenge Academy program located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The successful vendor must have a minimum of 5 years of recruiting and/or youth challenge experience and will be responsible for services and travel reimbursement within the Commonwealth. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from December 15, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by November 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time, and will be evaluated separately on technical and cost criteria. The Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation rate with the highest ranked vendor and to reject any or all proposals. The contract is subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not mentioned, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not list a specific award value or budget range for the contract.