RFP-635-2700000014-1 | Tax Increment Financing Analysis Services

The contract solicitation RFP-635-2700000014-1 seeks professional services for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) analysis under the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, with performance centered in Frankfort, Kentucky. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with an option for up to two additional two-year renewals, contingent upon approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission’s Government Contract Review Committee. Evaluation of proposals is based on a best-value trade-off approach, with technical merit carrying significantly more weight than cost. The technical evaluation allocates 100 points across four sub-factors: TIF qualifications (40 points), work plan (30 points), conflicts of interest (20 points), and policy experience (10 points), while cost proposals are scored on a 25-point scale, with the lowest price receiving maximum credit. An optional oral presentation may add another 25 points to the total. Contractors must submit proposals electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on August 25, 2026, in three clearly labeled parts—Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information—each as a single document not exceeding 65 MB, in Word, Excel, or PDF format only, with no embedded links or videos permitted. Compliance with Kentucky state laws and ethical standards is mandatory, including adherence to KRS provisions on wage, tax, safety, unemployment, and workers’ compensation laws, as well as disclosure of any violations in the preceding five years, which may result in disqualification if unreported. Offerors must affirm compliance with prohibitions against boycotts, illegal lobbying, and unethical conduct, submitting sworn statements and affidavits supporting claims of Kentucky residency or qualification as a nonprofit employing individuals with severe disabilities or a Kentucky Correctional Industries vendor. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, Professional Liability coverage of $1 million per claim, and Automobile Liability if vehicles are used—all requiring the Cabinet for Economic Development to be named as additional insured. Subcontractors must meet equivalent insurance standards, and all proposals must include a designated point of contact with full identification details. No federal acquisition regulation clauses or standardized FAR identifiers are used; instead, state-specific sections govern terms, conflict-of-interest obligations, nondiscrimination, and