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

Request for Proposals RFP-268-2700000003-1, issued by the Kentucky Personnel Board, seeks qualified individuals or organizations to provide professional hearing officer services. The primary objective is to secure personnel for conducting administrative evidentiary hearings and the subsequent preparation of orders. These services may be delivered in Frankfort, Kentucky, through in-person, video teleconferencing, or hybrid formats. The solicitation closes on June 30, 2028, and evaluation criteria emphasize the candidates' legal writing samples, specific hearing officer experience, and overall availability. The procurement process requires electronic submission via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system, with proposals divided into technical, cost, and proprietary volumes. Multiple contracts may be awarded based on a best-value ranking approach. Selected contractors must adhere to strict state compliance standards, including the submission of a notarized annual affidavit regarding campaign finance laws and the provision of insurance from a carrier with an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. The contract is subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including specific conflict of interest and lobbying restrictions.