5-Acknowledgements Preference.pdf

This is an Acknowledgements & Preference Application document for the Louisville Metro Government (LMCO) related to a Data Analytics Software procurement for Citizen Stops by the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD). The application requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued during the solicitation process and to certify their eligibility for applicable preference programs. The procurement seeks data-driven software capable of analyzing police traffic stops, pedestrian stops, use of force data, and other police interactions using academically supported and peer-reviewed methodologies to identify potential bias and discrimination, enhance officer training and supervision, and improve overall police service effectiveness. The software must create dashboards, integrate with the department's Records Management System in real-time, and identify root causes of outcomes to support performance improvements and direct training initiatives.

The document addresses two preference certifications available to qualifying vendors: the Minimum Wage Preference, which requires certification that all full-time employees company-wide earn at least $10.10 per hour, and the Local Vendor Preference, which requires vendors to meet specific local designation requirements outlined in the solicitation. Both preferences carry significant financial penalties for false certification, with the Minimum Wage Preference imposing liability equal to 30 percent of the awarded contract amount and the Local Vendor Preference imposing a fine of 25 percent of the total contract value if false information is discovered. Bidders must affirmatively select their eligibility for each preference program on this application.