Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training is seeking three qualified attorney‑trainers to serve as defense counsel in mock‑trial (Moot Court) sessions for the Basic Training Academy. Each selected attorney will review student case files, conduct cross‑examinations, and provide performance critiques for classes of 15‑42 trainees, running up to two concurrent sessions. Up to 13 four‑hour training sessions may be delivered per fiscal year per attorney, with contracts effective 11 Sept 2026 – 30 June 2028 and optional two‑year extensions. Applicants must hold a JD, Kentucky bar license, and either three years of sworn law‑enforcement experience or criminal‑court experience; certification by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (or a waiver) is required within 60 days of award. Proposals must include technical, cost, and (if requested) oral presentation components, submitted electronically by 3 PM EST on 14 Oct 2026.
• Role: Defense attorney in mock trials, reviewer of student paperwork, cross‑examiner, performance evaluator.
• Scope: Up to 13 sessions per year, each 4 hours, for 15‑42 students per session.
• Required qualifications: JD, KY bar, relevant law‑enforcement or courtroom experience, KLEC instructor certification/waiver.
• Contract term: 20 months (Nov 9 2026 – June 30 2028) with up to two optional 2‑year renewals.
• Submission: Electronic via Kentucky Vendor Self‑Service; includes technical proposal, cost proposal (price per session), transmittal letter, and required affidavits.
• Evaluation: 500 points technical, 300 points cost, 200 points oral presentation (if required).