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.