RFB-758-2600000688-3 | Overnight Security (unarmed) Service for KY Horse Park

The contract seeks overnight unarmed security services at the Kentucky Horse Park, with a scope that includes traffic control, alarm monitoring, emergency response, and specific equine-related duties such as recognizing equine distress, managing loose horses, and verifying entry paperwork at gates. The solicitation, identified as RFB-758-2600000688-3, is issued by the Kentucky Horse Park under the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of Procurement Services and is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a two-year base period and up to four optional two-year renewals, potentially extending the contract to a maximum of ten years. A total of 5,824 hours are estimated for the base period, with annual consumption estimated at 2,912 hours, though quantities are non-guaranteed and subject to delivery orders issued during the contract term. Pricing is to be submitted by vendors, with no pre-determined contract value provided, and evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, allocating 90–95 points to price and 5–10 points to equine experience, which must exceed a five-year minimum and be documented accordingly. All security personnel must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license, be physically capable of performing patrols in all weather conditions, and demonstrate prior security experience. Each officer is required to pass a state-level criminal background check and demonstrate specialized equine experience, including familiarity with horse behavior and emergency response protocols. The contract mandates compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes covering taxes, wages, workers’ compensation, and occupational safety, and requires vendors to submit notarized affidavits regarding resident status, nonprofit certification, foreign entity registration, and insurance compliance. A $1,000,000 combined single limit for liability coverage is required, with insurance policies must name the Commonwealth as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis and be issued by carriers with an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. Subcontractors must either be covered under the prime contractor’s policy or provide their own compliant insurance. Delivery must adhere to F.O.B. Destination terms, with the vendor bearing all freight charges, and services are to be performed at the Kentucky Horse Park. Failure to meet delivery timelines results in a 1% daily penalty, and vendors must submit biannual sales reports and daily activity logs for each shift. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the VSS portal before the