RFP-515-2600000494-1 | IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY CONSULTANT

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department of Public Advocacy, is soliciting proposals for an Immigration Attorney Consultant to provide professional legal consulting services. The contract is scheduled to run from July 15, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of two one-year renewals. Performance will take place in Frankfort, Kentucky, with services capped at approximately 200 hours. The consultant will be responsible for providing expertise in federal immigration code, advising on collateral consequences of legal issues, developing coaching materials, and representing indigent individuals, all while adhering to Kentucky state statutes and the CIO-126 AI Policy. Award selection is based on a trade-off methodology using a 1,400-point scale, where technical proposals account for 1,000 points and cost proposals account for 400 points. Mandatory qualifications include a Juris Doctorate degree and active Kentucky Bar licensure. Technical scoring prioritizes experience with federal immigration code, years of experience advising attorneys, and experience in training and representing indigent populations. Proposals must be submitted in separate technical and cost volumes by July 2, 2026. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding Kentucky state law, including non-discrimination, campaign finance restrictions, and the submission of notarized affidavits for resident or qualified bidder status.