KSAP Personal Injury Litigation

Background
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of the General Counsel, seeks proposals from legal entities to handle personal injury litigation in the circuit courts of the Commonwealth and the Board of Claims involving automobiles owned by the Commonwealth on behalf of the Kentucky Self-Insured Auto Program (KSAP) and state employee drivers. The intent is to award a contract to up to four (4) private attorneys or firms. Award of a contract does not guarantee assignment of any specific matter or any minimum number of assignments.

Work Details
Contract counsel will be assigned to defend KSAP and state employee drivers. Representation will frequently begin with an assignment to respond to a settlement demand or Complaint received by KSAP, though assignments may also be issued in anticipation of litigation. Assignments will usually involve larger or more complex claims, with OGC handling claims that are more routine or of lower value.

Assigned cases may be located at various locations throughout the Commonwealth and involve drivers employed by a variety of agencies operating various agency vehicles. Accident fact patterns may include emergency response and pursuit situations in addition to more routine automobile operation. Cases involving emergency response and pursuit scenarios may involve review and analysis of agency driving policies, in addition to factors common to other auto accident cases. Contract Counsel will handle representation of assigned cases under the strategic direction of KSAP Coordinating Counsel, with day-to-day representation the responsibility of Contract Counsel.

Period of Performance
The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be from October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. The Commonwealth reserves the right to renew this contract for up to two (2) additional two (2) year periods.

Place of Performance
Various locations throughout the Commonwealth