RFP for investigative services for the Board of Social Work

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Board of Examiners of Social Work issued this Request for Proposal on April 9, 2021, seeking qualified investigators to conduct disciplinary investigations of licensed social workers and unlicensed individuals engaged in unlawful social work practices within Elliott County. Proposals were due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on April 21, 2021, and must be submitted in person or by courier to the Kentucky Board of Social Work Examiners at Suite 310, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. The scope of work includes interviewing complainants, respondents, witnesses, and relevant individuals; inspecting court records and documents; compiling comprehensive case files; submitting investigative reports within 30 days of completion; attending monthly board and committee meetings in Frankfort as requested; and preparing and presenting testimony for administrative disciplinary hearings. Evaluation criteria consist of pricing (40 points), qualifications and expertise (30 points), previous experience with investigative contracts (25 points), and an optional oral presentation (up to 5 points), with qualification emphasis placed on relevant experience, education, and training in investigation and social work matters. The hourly rate applies to travel time, with reimbursable expenses limited to copies and postage for report submissions. The Board intends to award up to three contracts from this solicitation, with an initial contract term running from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to one additional two-year period subject to Secretary of Finance and Administration Cabinet approval and Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee filing.

The RFP document does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Proposals must include both technical and cost components submitted under separate cover with supporting documentation, and respondents are required to provide an hourly rate along with the number of hours available to work. Prior contract experience documentation must include detailed information such as client names, addresses, dates, and services rendered. No electronic or facsimile proposals will be accepted. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate fair and reasonable compensation, and request best and final offers at its discretion. The RFP does not provide a stated budget range or award value; however, the evaluation framework indicates that pricing will be a significant consideration in the selection process.