RFP-275-2600000430-2 | Investigative Services

The contract solicitation RFP-275-2600000430-2 for Investigative Services is issued by the Kentucky Office of Administrative Services, specifically the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy, with performance based in Louisville, KY. The solicitation, issued on April 28, 2026 and amended on May 18, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by 11:00 AM on May 27, 2026. Proposals must be structured as three separate, single-file attachments: a Technical Proposal, a Cost Proposal, and a Proprietary Information document, each labeled with the offeror’s name and solicitation number. All files combined must not exceed 65,000 KB, and only Word, Excel, or PDF formats are accepted. The contract term is initially set for two years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth retaining the conditional right to renew the contract for up to two additional two-year periods, subject to approval by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission, as well as continued funding availability. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model where technical acceptability is assessed first, focusing on mandatory compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes including KRS 337, 338, and 342; possession of at least ten years of investigative experience, preferably in medical or therapy-related fields; active Kentucky business registration; a valid Kentucky driver’s license; reliable communication tools; and full disclosure of artificial intelligence use under CIO-126 policy. Offerors must submit notarized affidavits confirming resident or qualified bidder status, certify no debarment or suspension, declare compliance with ethics and non-discrimination laws, and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy as an additional insured with minimum $1 million in commercial general liability and professional liability coverage. Cost proposals are scored based on price competitiveness, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer receiving award. All invoices must use the Legislative Research Commission–mandated form, and payment is made within 30 working days. No federal FAR clauses apply; state-specific contract provisions govern execution, including a funding-out provision permitting termination on 30 days’ notice, prohibition of oral modifications, restrictions on subcontractor engagement, and absolute