RFP-082-2700000104-2 | BEAD SECTION 106 HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES

The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority is soliciting proposals for BEAD Section 106 Historic Preservation Services under solicitation number RFP-082-2700000104-2. This solicitation, posted on October 14, 2026, requires responses by October 21, 2026. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement and will be awarded based on a best value ranking approach, where price is the primary measurable criterion. To be considered for the award, vendors must bid on all lines. Preference may be given to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, including certain non-profit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities. Awarded vendors must comply with various Commonwealth laws, including prohibitions on boycotts of jurisdictions with open trade and energy companies, as well as lobbying restrictions. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, and Automobile Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence if applicable. Additionally, vendors must adhere to the CIO-126 Artificial Intelligence Policy and provide written disclosure of any generative AI use. Payments are generally issued within thirty working days of invoice receipt, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement System.