Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), seeks a qualified law firm or individual attorney to provide on‑demand legal counsel, document drafting, contract negotiation, compliance advice, and representation for civil and administrative matters. The engagement is a personal service contract covering a 19‑month period (Nov 20 2026 – Jun 30 2028) with a maximum hourly rate of $125 for partners, $100 for associates, and a capped $20,000 per appellate case. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:30 PM EST on 11/06/2026, with written questions due 10/23/2026. Evaluation will weight technical qualifications (up to 1,250 points) and cost (up to 100 points), with possible oral presentations. The award will be posted on the Kentucky Vendor Self‑Service site; work cannot commence until the contract is fully executed.
• Scope: legal advice, board meeting attendance, contract drafting, litigation representation, compliance reviews, and other ad‑hoc services.
• Required licensing: active Kentucky bar membership throughout the contract.
• Rate caps: Partner ≤ $125/hr, Associate ≤ $100/hr, Appellate case ≤ $125/hr & ≤ $20,000 per case.
• Submission: electronic via Kentucky Vendor Self Service; technical, cost, and proprietary sections each as a single file.
• Evaluation: technical (qualifications, experience with nonprofits, government agencies, litigation) + cost; oral presentation optional for top two.
• Contract term: 19 months with up to two optional two‑year renewals.