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Communication Franchise October 2026

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RFA270074State & Local

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The City of Louisville is soliciting non-exclusive bid proposals for communications franchises to erect, install, and maintain facilities within Louisville Metro Rights of Way. This solicitation, identified as RFA270074, allows authorized business entities to provide various communication services, including broadband, cable, internet access, and video programming. All proposals must comply with the Kentucky Constitution, the Federal Communications Commission regulations, and Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, with submissions required through the Louisville Metro Government Procurement Portal. To be considered for award, applicants must submit a signed application, a non-refundable $2,500 fee, and a $1,000,000 franchise bond. Mandatory requirements include providing a detailed description of the proposed system by Metro Council District, proof of legal authorization to do business in Kentucky, and PSC and FCC Certificates of Authority or signed waivers. Additionally, applicants must provide insurance policies with a minimum combined single limit of $5,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, verified by the Louisville Metro Insurance and Risk Coordinator. All work must adhere to the National Electric Safety Code and the Public Works and Assets Utility Policy.

General Info

Louisville is soliciting bids for communication franchises to install facilities in city rights-of-way.

Agency

Kentucky → City Of Louisville

NAICS

517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Place of Performance

KY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Communications Franchise RFBP

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Communications Franchise Application

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Franchise General Information

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Ordinance No. 077, Series 2018 - Communications Service

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AgencyKentucky → City Of Louisville
Contacts1 person available
OfficeKY, USA
Organization / AgencyKentucky → City Of Louisville
Office AddressKY, USA
Contacts
Latrice Smith
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Enterprise PalsOlathe, Kansas
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LEGAL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS FOR LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 163 and 164 of the Kentucky Constitution that Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro) is soliciting bid proposals from parties interested in obtaining franchises to erect, install or maintain facilities within Louisville Metro Rights of Way to provide communication services pursuant to Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. Franchise(s) awarded pursuant to this Request for Bid Proposals will be non-exclusive. Chapter 116 of ·the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances is being amended and updated and is available as part of this solicitation. The franchise will be granted under the terms of Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Chapter 116 in effect at time bid is approved. Bid proposals for communications franchises must meet all of the requirements of Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances as may be amended, (Ordinance may be revised during period of any awarded franchise). Application is required to be filed pursuant to the original Chapter 116.71 (D) and updated Chapter 116.02 (D) of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances and is available part of this solicitation Additionally the submission of bids for a Louisville Metro communications franchise will require compliance with all Louisville Metro procurement laws, regulations and procedures. All persons desiring to submit a bid for a Louisville Metro communications franchise may do so by submitting a bid proposal through Louisville Metro Government’s Procurement Portal found here: https://louisvilleky.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Louisville Metro reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities in awarding the franchise.

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