RFP-268-2700000003-1 | PSCs for Hearing Officers for Personnel Board

The Kentucky Personnel Board is soliciting proposals under RFP 268 2700000003 for qualified individuals or organizations to provide professional hearing officer services. The scope of work involves presiding over administrative evidentiary hearings and conferences in Frankfort, Kentucky, which may be conducted in-person, via video teleconferencing, or through a hybrid model. Key deliverables include the preparation of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommended Orders, as well as other incidental quasi-judicial duties. Hearing officers will be compensated at a flat hourly rate of 200 dollars, with authorized travel expenses reimbursed according to state policy 200 KAR 2:006. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site by 5:00 P.M. ET on June 30, 2028. Submissions are required in three distinct parts: a Technical Proposal, a Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information. A legal writing sample is a mandatory pass/fail requirement for responsiveness. The evaluation process is based on a 1,000-point technical scale, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to invite the top 10 ranking vendors for oral presentations. Multiple contracts may be awarded. Awardees must certify compliance with various Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding taxes, wages, and campaign finance, and must adhere to FAR 52.209-5 regarding debarment and suspension.