When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026.

It was issued by Kentucky Department of Education. The work is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Frankfort, Kentucky, United StatesPosted: October 15, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking qualified individuals to provide impartial mediation services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association, OR a certified teacher with a special education certification issued by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, OR have completed 40 hours of mediation training as provided in Section 2(1)(a) of Administrative Procedures of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
Must be able to provide a minimum of 80 hours of service annually
Must have ability to travel throughout the state
Must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain Professional Liability (Error & Omissions) Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per claim

BUDGET

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$75

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: October 15th, 2026

Proposals Due: October 30th, 2026

Contract Term: January 1st, 2027 to June 30th, 2028

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Issuing Agency

Kentucky Department of Education

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DESCRIPTION

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requires impartial IDEA mediators to resolve disputes between local education agencies and parents of students with disabilities. Mediators will be compensated at a flat hourly rate of $75.00, plus reimbursement for authorized training and travel expenses. The initial contract term is from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with the option for two additional two-year renewal periods. The intent is to award multiple contracts with no minimum amount of work guaranteed.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $75.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Kentucky Department of Education. The work is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States.

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