About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Commonwealth of Kentucky's Board of Auctioneers requires a qualified education consultant to provide offsite educational support and consulting services. The selected vendor will respond to examination and continuing education questions, review and rewrite the board-approved examination and study guide, coordinate with board staff and counsel, and provide recommendations on educational materials and requirements. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. The Kentucky Board of Auctioneers will evaluate proposals using technical criteria, including resumes and relevant professional experience, as well as cost criteria. Bidders must submit a Cost Proposal Form detailing available hours, hourly rates, and travel costs. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026, and the solicitation closes on November 30, 2026, at 14:00.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Kentucky Board of Auctioneers
- Solicitation No.
- 677 2700000096
Scope of work
- Respond to examination-related questions from Board staff
- Respond to continuing education-related questions from Board staff
- Provide guidance to education providers on educational requirements
- Review and rewrite Board-approved licensing examinations
- Review and rewrite Board-approved study guides
- Coordinate with Board staff and Board Counsel regarding education matters
- Provide recommendations to the Board regarding educational content improvements
- Attend Board and committee meetings when requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Proposal Evaluation | 300 points |
| Cost Proposal Evaluation | 100 points |
| Oral Demonstration/Presentation Evaluation, if required | 100 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Provide resume or curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in professional licensure, education, examination development, or auction industry
- Provide description of experience developing, reviewing, revising, or maintaining professional licensing examinations and educational materials
- Provide an example of at least one examination developed or revised
- Must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System prior to submitting bid
- Must maintain authorization to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Documents to include with your response
- Signed and Completed Solicitation
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal Form (Attachment A)
- Transmittal Letter
- Proof of Registration with Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity (if applicable)
- Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit(s)
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Example of at least one examination
Key dates
- Written Questions due by
- 2:00 pm 11/09/26
- Proposals Due by
- 2:00 pm 11/30/26
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Commonwealth eProcurement System
- Instructions
- Submitted in three separate document attachments marked Technical, Cost, and Proprietary Information via Kentucky's Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- KRS Chapter 330