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Legal Services

KentuckyKentucky, USADue Friday, November 6, 2026
Client
Kentucky
RFP Number
LEGAL-18283
Posted
10/17/2026
Category
Legal Services
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Description

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Historical Society requires a vendor to provide onsite legal services in Kentucky. Scope includes providing legal advice, consultation, and recommendations on operations, policies, and statutory compliance; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, grants, leases, and RFPs; representing the agency in civil and administrative litigation; and maintaining confidentiality. Only USA-based (onshore) organizations are eligible to bid. Proposals must be submitted digitally via the Kentucky eProcurement System in three separate documents: Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information. All questions are due by October 23, 2026, and final proposals must be received by 4:30 PM EST on November 6, 2026. Submitted proposals must remain valid for at least six months. The Kentucky Historical Society evaluates offers using technical and cost criteria, awarding the maximum cost points to the lowest price proposal. Offers must include a signed transmittal letter, certification regarding debarment and suspension, and proof of required insurance coverage, including professional liability insurance. Past vendor performance from the prior 12 months may also affect vendor eligibility and scoring.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Final_RFP_550_2700000084_1_SO_FORM.PDF. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Tourism, Arts & Heritage / Kentucky Historical Society is seeking qualified individuals and organizations to provide legal services on an as-needed basis. The contractor will provide legal advice, contract review, board governance guidance, and legal representation. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System.

Issued by
Commonwealth of Kentucky
How to submit
Electronic submission via the eProcurement system, Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)
Submission details
Submitted in three parts: Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information (each as one attachment in Word, Excel, or PDF format). Hard copy requires a signed solicitation form.
Contract term
Initial period ending June 30, 2028, with optional renewal for two additional two-year periods.
Place of performance
Onsite in Kentucky (Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601)
Insurance and bonding
Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence (if applicable), and Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications and Legal Experience200 points
Government and Public Agency Experience400 points
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Experience200 points
Cost Proposal Evaluation100 points
Oral Demonstration/Presentation Evaluation, if required100 points

Scope of work

  • Provide legal advice, consultation, and recommendations regarding KHS operations, statutory authority, policies, administrative matters, and compliance.
  • Attend meetings of the KHS Governing Board, Annual Meeting, committees, commissions, or other KHS meetings to provide legal guidance.
  • Review, revise, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOAs, MOUs, grants, sponsorship agreements, licenses, leases, procurement documents, and RFPs.
  • Provide legal counsel on employment matters, finances, ethics, records retention, Kentucky Open Records Act, and Open Meetings Act.
  • Provide legal representation in civil and administrative litigation, court appearances, and proceedings before federal and state courts.
  • Maintain an active license to practice law in Kentucky and good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association.
  • Maintain confidentiality of privileged communications and protected information.
  • Preserve all records related to services in accordance with KHS and Commonwealth records retention requirements.

Minimum qualifications

  • Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association
  • Registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System (Vendor Self Service)
  • Foreign entities must maintain certification of authority to conduct business in Kentucky from the Secretary of State

Documents to include with the bid

  • Signed and completed Solicitation
  • Proposed Solution (Technical) document
  • Proposed Solution (Cost) document
  • Transmittal Letter
  • Proof of Registration with Secretary of State by a foreign entity (if applicable)
  • Required Affidavit(s)

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