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Communication Franchise September 2026

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RFA270049State & Local

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The City of Louisville is soliciting bid proposals under solicitation RFA270049 for non-exclusive communications franchises. These franchises grant authorized business entities the right to erect, install, and maintain facilities within Louisville Metro Rights of Way to provide communications services, including broadband, cable, and internet access. All proposals must comply with Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances and Sections 163 and 164 of the Kentucky Constitution. The franchise term shall not exceed twenty years, and the award process is non-exclusive, meaning multiple parties may be granted franchises. Applicants must submit a signed application via the Bonfire procurement portal by September 30, 2026. Key financial and legal requirements include a non-refundable application fee of 2,500 dollars, a 1,000,000 dollar franchise bond, and an irrevocable letter of credit for 25,000 dollars. Additionally, providers must maintain liability insurance of 5,000,000 dollars for both general and automobile liability. Required documentation includes certificates of authority from the FCC and the Public Service Commission, as well as a detailed proposed system description organized by Metro Council District. Technical narratives must address FCC standards, RF design standards, and the Public Works and Assets Utility Policy. Louisville Metro reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive irregularities during the awarding process.

General Info

Louisville seeks non-exclusive communications franchises for broadband and cable services by September 2026.

Agency

Kentucky → City Of LouisvilleView Agency

NAICS

517111 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

Place of Performance

KY, USA

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Louisville Metro Government 2024 Communications Franchise RFB

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Franchise General Information

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Communications Franchise Application

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Ordinance No. 077, Series 2018 - Communications Service

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AgencyKentucky → City Of Louisville
Contacts1 person available
OfficeKY, USA
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Kentucky → City Of Louisville
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Office AddressKY, USA
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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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