RFP for investigative services for the Board of Social Work

The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Social Work has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for investigative services targeting licensed social workers and individuals practicing social work without proper licensing. The procurement seeks to award a single contract to a qualified investigator responsible for conducting comprehensive investigations in response to complaints filed with the board. Key investigative responsibilities include interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses, inspecting court records and documents, compiling case files, and submitting investigative reports within thirty days of investigation completion. The successful contractor will also be required to attend monthly board or committee meetings in Frankfort, Kentucky, and prepare testimony for administrative disciplinary hearings. The RFP evaluation criteria will assess proposals on a 100-point scale, with 30 points allocated to qualifications and expertise, 25 points to previous experience, 40 points to pricing, and an optional 5-point oral presentation component. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 11, 2020, with an anticipated contract term from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, and potential renewal for an additional two-year period.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it mentions Kentucky resident bidder preferences and qualified bidder preferences may apply if claimed with appropriate notarized affidavits. Respondents must submit comprehensive documentation, including a detailed resume, contract references demonstrating relevant experience, and hourly rates with available working hours. The contract pricing will cover travel time, with reimbursement available for direct expenses such as copies and postage. Proposals must be submitted in three separate parts: technical proposal, cost proposal, and proprietary information, with one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a thumb drive in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format. The contract will not become effective until approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the hourly rate-based structure suggests flexibility in potential contract value based on investigative workload.