What does Metro Louisville buy?
Metro Louisville spends millions of dollars each year for goods and services. These range from police vehicles to historic preservation measures, from engineering and architectural services to zoo supplies, from asphalt to landscaping.
From whom does Metro Louisville purchase these goods and services?
Metro Louisville maintains an open door policy for all potential bidders, and encourages the participation of minority and women-owned businesses.
The City supports local businesses through its Local Vendor Preference Ordinance.
Additionally, it strives to promote economic growth by encouraging its business partners to pay their employees salaries which fall within those prescribed by the City's Living Wage Ordinance.
Can I view a list of current Metro Louisville bids?
Yes! Metro Louisville makes its bids available through a variety of sources:
Onvia/DemandStar is an online bid advertising service which provides free access to Metro Louisville bids. Upon registration with Onvia, your company will be notified of all city bids in your company's field.
Click on the icon below to view:
Metro Louisville also maintains an electronic planroom, which posts all construction or construction-related bids and associated documents. All plans and specifications are available for viewing in the electronic planroom, and may be purchased for a minimal fee.
To visit Metro Louisville's planroom, click on the Lynn Imaging icon below, or go to:
www.cityoflouisvilleplanroom.com
Additionally, hard copies of all Metro Louisville construction-project bidding opportunities may be viewed at:
The Louisville Enterprise Group
2900 West Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40211
And as always, the Louisville Free Public Library allows free online access to all city information, including bidding opportunities.
How do I bid on Metro Louisville purchases and projects?
All Metro Louisville contracts and bids are the responsibility of the city's Purchasing Department.
While each bid is tailored to a specific project or purchase, there are many requirements common to all. Many of these can be taken care of in advance of bid submissions! These include:
1. Metro Tax Status: Before a project or purchase can be awarded, a vendor or contractor must be current with all Metro Louisville Revenue Commission requirements.
Not certain if you are up-to-date with the Revenue Commission? Call (502) 574-4860 to find out!
2. Human Relations Commission:
In order to do business with Metro Louisville, your company must be in compliance with all City affirmative action goals and requirements.
Not certain if you are up-to-date with the Human Relations Commission? Call (502) 574-1509 to find out!
What are the advantages of doing business with Metro Louisville?
Metro contracts may be renewed for up to five years!
Other state and local municipalities may purchase from Metro Louisville contracts!
Business done well with Metro Louisville provides your firm an excellent reference source!
By doing business with local government, your firm helps build a stronger, better local economy!