3-Acknowledgements Preference.pdf

This is an Acknowledgements & Preference Application form for the Louisville Metro Government's Price Contract for Repairs of Ditch Witch and Bandit Brand Equipment. The Louisville Metro Fleet Department is seeking to establish a price contract for repairs and maintenance of Ditch Witch and Bandit brand equipment, including mini skid steers, woodchippers, full-size skid steers, and attachments. Bidders must be certified to perform warranty repairs and general repairs on the equipment they propose to service. The application requires vendors to acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued during the solicitation process and to certify their eligibility for applicable vendor preferences offered by Louisville Metro Government.

The form provides two optional preference certifications available to bidders. The Minimum Wage Preference allows businesses that pay all full-time employees at least $10.10 per hour regardless of position or location to receive consideration, with a penalty of 30 percent of the contract award amount if false information is later discovered. The Local Vendor Preference is available to businesses meeting the requirements for local vendor designation as described in the proposal documents, with a penalty of 25 percent of the total contract value if preference was granted based on false information. Both preferences are voluntary, and vendors must explicitly acknowledge the terms and potential penalties associated with each certification they claim.