The Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet seeks law firms or individual attorneys to provide representation and legal advice in pending and future federal litigation, including a class-action case involving juvenile detention conditions. The personal-services contract is expected to run from November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with possible two-year renewals, and proposals must address technical qualifications, staffing, conflict management, hourly rates, and expenses. Proposals are submitted electronically through Kentucky’s Vendor Self-Service system, with a deadline of 2:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is soliciting bids on behalf of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for a master agreement to supply polyester fiber cores used by Kentucky Correctional Industries in mattress production. The solicitation specifies core sizes and requirements for loft, weight, dimensions, fiber content, color, and packaging. Deliveries are to the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty, and the contract has a one-year initial term with four optional two-year renewals.
The Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet seeks law firms or individual attorneys to provide representation and legal advice in pending and future federal litigation, including a class-action case involving juvenile detention conditions. The personal-services contract is expected to run from November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with possible two-year renewals, and proposals must address technical qualifications, staffing, conflict management, hourly rates, and expenses. Proposals are submitted electronically through Kentucky’s Vendor Self-Service system, with a deadline of 2:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
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Frankfort
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Franklin
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125 Holmes Street
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(502) 564-7554
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40601
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Virtual Meeting
Date: Mar 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The panel discussed updates from the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee, including a forthcoming survey for member feedback. A status report on the new case management system was provided, noting it has entered the testing and validation phase, with training sessions planned for members. The Chair announced his final meeting and the appointment of a successor. Additionally, the panel reviewed several pending cases regarding child safety, placements, and investigations, alongside a group review of multiple case files.
Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The panel reviewed and responded to the annual report findings, including recommendations on medical cannabis safety, public safety campaigns, pediatric ingestion toolkits, and standardization of abuse training. They discussed implementing HB 778, which concerns case discussion procedures with investigating agencies and panel access to TWIST systems. Additionally, the panel reviewed multiple specific case findings, discussed potential recommendations regarding residential substance abuse facilities, educator training on abuse recognition, and investigated policy improvements for homeschooling and virtual schooling oversight.
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Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Minutes
Date: Oct 21, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting involved the welcome of new panel members and the formal recognition of proxy representatives. The panel established the schedule for 2026 meetings and determined that the December meeting will be held virtually. Discussions were held regarding specific pending cases, including findings related to supervisory neglect, due process violations, and agency training procedures. The panel also reviewed numerous individual case files, with several remaining pending while additional records are obtained. Furthermore, members discussed the potential impact of legalizing medical marijuana on pediatric ingestions and proposed adding specific training to the statutorily required pediatric head trauma curriculum to address this concern.
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