1-Acknowledgements Preferences.pdf

This is an Acknowledgements & Preference Application form for the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government's procurement for uniforms for the Louisville Fire Department. The form requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued during the solicitation process and to certify their eligibility for available preference programs. Metro Government plans to award a single primary contract for the uniforms, though it reserves the right to award multiple contracts if deemed in its best interest, with secondary and tertiary vendors available only if the primary vendor cannot fulfill orders within required timeframes.

The document addresses two preference certifications available to bidders. The Minimum Wage Preference requires businesses to certify that all full-time employees are paid at least $10.10 per hour, with false certification subject to a liability penalty of 30% of the contract award amount under Louisville Metro Code 37.56. The Local Vendor Preference allows businesses meeting designated local vendor requirements to receive preference consideration, with the understanding that false information submitted to obtain this preference results in a fine equal to 25% of the total contract value under Louisville Metro Code 37.03. Bidders must affirmatively select whether they are applying for each preference or declining participation.