Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Justice & Public Safety Cabinet (JPSC) is seeking qualified law firms or individual attorneys to provide legal representation and advice for pending and future federal litigation, including a specific class‑action case involving juvenile detention conditions. The contract will be a personal service contract awarded to one or more providers, with an initial term from 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Jun 2028 and possible renewal for additional two‑year periods. Proposals must include a technical solution (experience, staffing, conflict‑of‑interest handling) and a cost solution (hourly rates, expense reimbursement). Submissions are electronic via Kentucky’s Vendor Self‑Service system, with a deadline of 2:00 PM on 15 Oct 2026. Evaluation will weight technical merit (800 points) and cost (200 points), with optional oral presentations.
• Scope: Federal civil litigation defense, class‑action representation, e‑discovery, and related legal services.
• Required qualifications: Kentucky Bar admission, good standing, relevant federal court experience, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.
• Deliverables: Legal advice, court appearances, document production, settlement negotiations, and any related advocacy.
• Contract value: Based on hourly rates ($125‑$40) and anticipated workload; estimated total contract value between $200k‑$500k.
• Key dates: RFP released 15 Sep 2026; questions due 22 Sep 2026; proposals due 15 Oct 2026; contract start 1 Nov 2026.