Impartial Mediation System

The Kentucky Department of Education seeks an impartial Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mediator to resolve disputes between local education agencies and parents of students with disabilities. The buyer intends to award multiple contracts to qualified, impartial mediators trained in effective mediation techniques. Offsite work is allowed, but eligible onshore United States vendors must submit evidence of at least one certification issued by Kentucky Education. Applicants must submit technical, cost, and proprietary proposals electronically as separate documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format through the Kentucky eProcurement System. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026, at 16:00. The buyer evaluates proposals based on mandatory technical requirements and mediation experience, excluding any submission with a combined technical score below 50% from further cost or demonstration evaluations. Awarded vendors must provide proof of required insurance, including minimum professional liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.