Opportunity
City of Louisville Bonfire #RFA270074
Louisville Metro non-exclusive communications franchises for public rights of way
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
RFA270074
NAICS
517311
Louisville Metro is seeking applicants for non-exclusive franchises to provide communications services using facilities in its public rights of way. - Government buyer: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro), Public Works Department. - Opportunity: RFA270074 solicits applications for non-exclusive authorization to erect, install, or maintain communications facilities in Louisville Metro rights of way. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named. - Requirements: Applicants must comply with Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances, applicable amendments, and Louisville Metro procurement requirements. Required materials include a communications franchise application, proposed system details, Public Service Commission (PSC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifications, certificate of insurance, franchise bond, and application fee.
Description
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government is soliciting proposals for non-exclusive franchises to erect, install, or maintain facilities within Louisville Metro rights of way to provide communication services. The franchise is subject to Chapter 116 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances, including amendments in effect when the bid is approved and potentially during the franchise term. Applications must comply with the specified Chapter 116 provisions and Louisville Metro procurement laws, regulations, and procedures. Required submissions include a communications franchise application, proposed system details, certifications, insurance documentation, a franchise bond copy, and an application fee copy.